CVE-2026-55863 Details
Description
motionEye (mEye) is an online interface for a piece of software called "motion," which is a video surveillance program with motion detection. Prior to 0.44.0, the ActionHandler.post() method in motioneye/handlers/action.py lacks the BaseHandler.auth() decorator, allowing an unauthenticated remote attacker to send requests to /action/<camera_id>/<action>. The endpoint can trigger snapshot, record_start, and record_stop actions. When an administrator has configured action scripts, the same endpoint can invoke PTZ controls, alarm actions, lighting actions, and other predefined commands, and configured remote motionEye cameras can allow server-side requests to the remote camera service. This issue is fixed in version 0.44.0.
A vulnerability in motionEye versions prior to 0.44.0 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute camera actions through the ActionHandler.post() method. This method lacks the necessary authentication decorator, enabling attackers to send requests to the /action/<camera_id>/<action> endpoint. The vulnerability can be exploited to trigger snapshot, record_start, and record_stop actions. Additionally, if action scripts are configured, it can invoke PTZ controls, alarm actions, lighting actions, and other predefined commands. The issue is further compounded by the possibility of server-side requests to remote motionEye camera services, potentially leading to a server-side request forgery (SSRF) attack.
Users can update to motionEye version 0.44.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. Instructions for updating can be found in the motionEye GitHub repository.
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Assessed Sep 15, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 16, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/motioneye-project/motioneye/security/advisories/GHSA-j67x-q29f-qcvv | CISA-ADP | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
| https://github.com/motioneye-project/motioneye/commit/0d5cb9c238a87447dae29812e5bf2ccf323cf3dc | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/motioneye-project/motioneye/pull/3332 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/motioneye-project/motioneye/releases/tag/0.44.0 | [email protected] | BundleRelease NotesVendor |
| https://github.com/motioneye-project/motioneye/security/advisories/GHSA-j67x-q29f-qcvv | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| motionEye | < 0.44.0 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |