Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Axis | Axis Os | < 11.7.57 |
| Axis | Axis Os 2020 | < 9.80.49 |
| Axis | Axis Os 2022 | < 10.12.208 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.axis.com/dam/public/2a/82/12/cve-2023-21417-en-US-417791.pdfVendor Advisory
- https://www.axis.com/dam/public/2a/82/12/cve-2023-21417-en-US-417791.pdfVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-21417?
CVE-2023-21417 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). 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 ca...
How severe is CVE-2023-21417?
CVE-2023-21417 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-21417?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Axis Axis Os, Axis Axis Os 2020, Axis Axis Os 2022.