PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI Cameras OS Command Injection Vulnerability
PTZOptics — PT30X-SDI
PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI-xx before firmware 6.3.40 is vulnerable to an OS command injection issue. The camera does not sufficiently validate the ntp_addr configuration value which may lead to arbitrary command execution when ntp_client is started. When chained with CVE-2024-8956, a remote and unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands on affected devices.
7.2
81.0%
Vector breakdown
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Published
- Sep 17, 2024
- Modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- Added to KEV
- Nov 4, 2024
- Federal patch due
- Nov 25, 2024
CISA required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Weakness classification
Proof-of-concept & exploitation references
Weaponization
Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2024-8957, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit — cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.
No public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2024-8957 were found at last check. Absence here is not proof no exploit exists — see the references below for vendor advisories and write-ups.
References
How this class of flaw gets exploited
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-8957?
PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI-xx before firmware 6.3.40 is vulnerable to an OS command injection issue. The camera does not sufficiently validate the ntp_addr configuration value which may lead to arbitrary command execution when ntp_client is started. When chained with CVE-2024-8956, a remote and unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands on affected devices.
How severe is CVE-2024-8957?
CVE-2024-8957 has a CVSS base score of 7.2 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).
Is CVE-2024-8957 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2024-8957 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Nov 4, 2024, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation.
What is the EPSS score for CVE-2024-8957?
81.0% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 81.0% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (100% percentile among all scored CVEs).
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-8957?
CVE-2024-8957 is classified under CWE-78 (CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')).
Cross-checked against
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