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CVE-2023-21413: Remote code execution vulnerability during the installation of ACAP applications on the Axis device

• Severity: high (CVSS 7.2 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 1.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2023-10-16 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-78

Description

GoSecure on behalf of Genetec Inc. has found a flaw that allows for a remote code execution during the installation of ACAP applications on the Axis device. The application handling service in AXIS OS was vulnerable to command injection allowing an attacker to run arbitrary code. 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

• Axis Communications AB AXIS OS: from 10.5.0 before 10.12.199; from 11.0.89 before 11.6.94 — fixed in 10.12.199, 11.6.94

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Axis Communications AB AXIS OS 10.12.199, 11.6.94. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://www.axis.com/dam/public/ad/ff/83/cve-2023-21413pdf-en-US-412755.pdf
• https://www.axis.com/dam/public/ad/ff/83/cve-2023-21413pdf-en-US-412755.pdf

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