CVE-2023-5800: axis os Code Injection — Fix

Description

Vintage, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API create_overlay.cgi did not have a sufficient input validation allowing for a possible remote code execution. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with an operator- or administrator-privileged service account. Axis has released patched AXIS OS versions for the highlighted flaw. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-35 CWE-35

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
axis	axis_os	< 11.8.61
axis	axis_os_2020	< 9.80.55
axis	axis_os_2022	< 10.12.220

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/89/d9/99/cve-2023-5800-en-US-424339.pdf https://www.axis.com/dam/public/89/d9/99/cve-2023-5800-en-US-424339.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5800? +

Vintage, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API create_overlay.cgi did not have a sufficient input validation allowing for a possible remote code execution. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with an operator- or administrator-privileged service account. Axis has released patched AXIS OS versions for the highlighted flaw. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-5800? +

CVE-2023-5800 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5800? +

CVE-2023-5800 affects products from axis, specifically: axis_os, axis_os_2020, axis_os_2022. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-5800? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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