Vulnerability · Published Feb 5, 2024 · Assigned by Axis

CVE-2023-5800Insufficient input validation in VAPIX API create_overlay.cgi

Medium 5.4

In plain English

A medium-severity security flaw in AXIS OS from Axis Communications AB. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 53% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)5.4Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 47.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Vintage, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API create_overlay.cgi did not have a sufficient input validation allowing for a possible remote code execution. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with an operator- or administrator-privileged service account. Axis has released patched AXIS OS versions for the highlighted flaw. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Axis Communications AB AXIS OS AXIS OS 11.8, 10.12, 9.80, 8.40, 6.50

Weakness: CWE-35 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

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