Path Traversal in Axis OS
CVE-2023-21417
Sandro Poppi, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API manageoverlayimage.cgi was vulnerable to path traversal attacks that allows for file/folder deletion. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with an operator- or administrator- privileged service account. The impact of exploiting this vulnerability is lower with operator service accounts and limited to non-system files compared to administrator-privileges. Axis has released patched AXIS OS versions for the highlighted flaw. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution.
EPSS: 0.007 (48.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H.
Affected products
- Axis Axis_os
- Axis Axis_os_2020
- Axis Axis_os_2022
- Axis Communications Ab Os — versions AXIS OS 8.50 – 11.6
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- product-security@axis.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-21417?
- CVE-2023-21417 is a high-severity vulnerability in Axis OS, classified under Path Traversal: '.../...//'. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2023-11-21.
- How severe is CVE-2023-21417?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.