Path Traversal in Axis OS
CVE-2023-21415
Sandro Poppi, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API overlay_del.cgi is vulnerable to path traversal attacks that allows for file deletion. 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.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.006 (46.1th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 46th percentile — 46.1% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.006 · newest: 0.006 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Axis OS
- Axis OS 2016
- Axis OS 2018
- Axis OS 2020
- Axis OS 2022
- Axis Communications Ab OS — versions AXIS OS 6.50 – 11.5
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.axis.com/dam/public/b6/55/e2/cve-2023-21415pdf-en-US-416245.pdf (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-21415?
- CVE-2023-21415 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Axis OS, classified under Path Traversal: '.../...//'. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2023-10-16.
- How severe is CVE-2023-21415?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.