CVE-2024-8160: axis os — Fix

Description

Erik de Jong, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API ftptest.cgi did not have a sufficient input validation allowing for a possible command injection leading to being able to transfer files from/to the Axis device. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with an 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

3.8

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1286 CWE-1286

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
axis	axis_os	10.9.0 — 12.1.21
axis	axis_os_2022	< 10.12.257
axis	axis_os_2024	< 11.11.116

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/permalink/231071/cve-2024-8160pdf-en-US_InternalID-231071.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8160? +

Erik de Jong, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API ftptest.cgi did not have a sufficient input validation allowing for a possible command injection leading to being able to transfer files from/to the Axis device. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with an 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 3.8 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-8160? +

CVE-2024-8160 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.8 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8160? +

CVE-2024-8160 affects products from axis, specifically: axis_os, axis_os_2022, axis_os_2024. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8160? +

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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