Axis Communications AB AXIS OS up to 12.9.32 ACAP Configuration File improper validation of specified type of input

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Axis Communications AB AXIS OS up to 12.9.32. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component ACAP Configuration File Handler. This manipulation causes improper validation of specified type of input. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-0802. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Axis Communications AB AXIS OS up to 12.9.32. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component ACAP Configuration File 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. The summary by CVE is:

An ACAP configuration file lacked sufficient input validation, which could allow command injection and 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.

The weakness was published by Mucoze. It is possible to read the advisory at axis.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-0802 since 01/09/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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.

Upgrading to version 12.9.33 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1476). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Axis Axis OS

Productinfo

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Temp Score: 4.0
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NVD Base Score: 7.3
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CNA Base Score: 6.0
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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: Partially

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: AXIS OS 12.9.33

Timelineinfo

01/09/2026 CVE reserved
05/12/2026 +122 days Advisory disclosed
05/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/20/2026 +8 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: axis.com
Researcher: Mucoze
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-0802 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0802
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-362935
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1476 - Axis Axis OS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/12/2026 09:20
Updated: 05/20/2026 06:17
Changes: 05/12/2026 09:20 (64), 05/12/2026 14:49 (7), 05/20/2026 06:17 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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