Arbitrary file upload in Axis OS

CVE-2024-47259

Girishunawane, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API dynamicoverlay.cgi did not have a sufficient input validation allowing for a possible command injection leading to being able to transfer files to the Axis device with the purpose to exhaust system resources. Axis has released patched AXIS OS versions for the highlighted flaw. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution.

Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload

EPSS: 0.006 (43.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 3.5 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-47259?
CVE-2024-47259 is a low-severity vulnerability in Axis OS, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 3.5/10. Published 2025-03-04.
How severe is CVE-2024-47259?
Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.5 out of 10.