Axis AXIS OS up to 12.6.27 ACAP Application improper validation of specified type of input

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Axis AXIS OS up to 12.6.27. It has been declared as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component ACAP Application Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper validation of specified type of input. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-6298. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Axis AXIS OS up to 12.6.27 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component ACAP Application 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:

ACAP applications can gain elevated privileges due to improper input validation, potentially leading 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.

The weakness was shared by Keanesec. The advisory is available at axis.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-6298 since 06/19/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 12.6.28 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2025-74043) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2546). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Axis Axis OS

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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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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: AXIS OS 12.6.28

Timelineinfo

06/19/2025 CVE reserved
11/11/2025 +145 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
Researcher: Keanesec
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-6298 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-6298
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-331834
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2546 - Axis Axis OS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 11/11/2025 10:38
Updated: 11/11/2025 20:10
Changes: 11/11/2025 10:38 (64), 11/11/2025 14:03 (1), 11/11/2025 20:10 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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