Axis AXIS OS up to 12.6.6 ACAP improper validation of specified type of input

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Axis AXIS OS up to 12.6.6. This affects an unknown part of the component ACAP Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper validation of specified type of input. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-4645. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Axis AXIS OS up to 12.6.6. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component ACAP Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper validation of specified type of input vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1287. The product receives input that is expected to be of a certain type, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input is actually of the expected type. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An ACAP configuration file lacked sufficient input validation, which could allow for arbitrary code execution. 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.

The advisory is shared for download at axis.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-4645 since 05/13/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. Additional levels of successful authentication are necessary for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 12.6.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2025-74046) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2546). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Axis Axis OS

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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CNA Base Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper validation of specified type of input
CWE: CWE-1287 / CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: AXIS OS 12.6.7

Timelineinfo

05/13/2025 CVE reserved
11/11/2025 +182 days Advisory disclosed
11/11/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/11/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: axis.com

Advisory: axis.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-4645 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-4645
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-331828
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2546 - Axis Axis OS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 11/11/2025 10:21
Updated: 11/11/2025 20:10
Changes: 11/11/2025 10:21 (63), 11/11/2025 13:57 (1), 11/11/2025 20:10 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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