CVE-2026-5303 — MEDIUM (5.7)

Vulnerability Description

The ACAP framework contains a Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) race condition, which could potentially lead to privilege escalation. This vulnerability can only be exploited if the Axis device is configured to allow the installation of unsigned ACAP applications, and if an attacker convinces the victim to install a malicious ACAP application.

CVSS Score

5.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-367

References

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/d5/e8/6e/cve-2026-5303pdf-en-US-543643.pdf

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-5303?

CVE-2026-5303 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). The ACAP framework contains a Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) race condition, which could potentially lead to privilege escalation. This vulnerability can only be exploited if the Axis device is...

How severe is CVE-2026-5303?

CVE-2026-5303 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-5303?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.