Axis AXIS OS up to 12.6.17 ACAP Configuration File path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Axis AXIS OS up to 12.6.17. It has been rated as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component ACAP Configuration File Handler. The manipulation leads to path traversal. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-5454. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Axis AXIS OS up to 12.6.17 and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown function of the component ACAP Configuration File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-35. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize '.../...//' (doubled triple dot slash) sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An ACAP configuration file lacked sufficient input validation, which could allow a path traversal attack leading to potential 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 published by 51l3nc3. It is possible to read the advisory at axis.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-5454 since 06/02/2025. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 12.6.18 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2025-74045) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2546). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Axis Axis OS

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CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 6.7
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CNA Base Score: 6.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-35 / CWE-23 / CWE-22
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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
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: AXIS OS 12.6.18

Timelineinfo

06/02/2025 CVE reserved
11/11/2025 +162 days Advisory disclosed
11/11/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/24/2025 +13 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: axis.com

Advisory: axis.com
Researcher: 51l3nc3
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-5454 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-5454
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-331835
EUVD: 🔒
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2546 - Axis Axis OS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 11/11/2025 10:38
Updated: 11/24/2025 20:40
Changes: 11/11/2025 10:38 (64), 11/11/2025 13:57 (1), 11/11/2025 20:10 (7), 11/24/2025 20:40 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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