CVE-2015-8256: Axis network cameras contain multiple cross-site scripting flaws

Automated analysis

Generated by VULONE's analysis model from the NVD record, CISA KEV and EPSS data on 20 September 2026. Confidence: medium.

medium priorityCVSS is 6.1 (medium) and exploitation requires user interaction, but public exploit code exists and EPSS is high, so it warrants timely patching on internet- or user-accessible camera interfaces.

What it is

CVE-2015-8256 covers multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Axis network camera firmware. The record does not name the specific vulnerable endpoints or parameters, only that multiple XSS issues exist. Because the affected devices are typically accessed through a web interface, successful exploitation can run script in the context of an authenticated camera user or administrator.

Impact

An attacker can execute arbitrary script in a victim's browser session against the camera's web interface, potentially stealing session cookies or performing actions as the logged-in user. The CVSS scope change indicates the impact can extend beyond the vulnerable component.

Attack surface

Reachable over the network via the camera's web interface (AV:N) with no privileges required (PR:N), but exploitation requires the victim to load a crafted page or link (UI:R). No authentication is needed to deliver the attack, though the victim's session context determines what the script can access.

Exploitation

Public exploit code is referenced on Packet Storm and Exploit-DB, and EPSS is 0.50755 (98.9th percentile), indicating a high modeled likelihood of exploitation. The CVE is not listed in CISA KEV, so there is no confirmed in-the-wild exploitation record in this dataset.

What to do

• Apply the latest Axis firmware update for the affected camera models; the record does not specify fixed versions, so consult Axis advisories.
• Isolate cameras on a dedicated management VLAN and restrict web interface access to trusted administrative hosts.
• Do not browse to untrusted links or pages while logged into a camera's web interface.
• Set session cookies with HttpOnly and SameSite attributes where the firmware supports it, and enforce strong unique admin credentials.
• Monitor Axis security advisories for updated firmware and end-of-support guidance for older camera models.

Detection

• Inspect web server and proxy logs for requests to camera management paths containing script tags, event handlers, or encoded payloads in query strings or form fields.
• Alert on unexpected outbound connections from camera VLANs to external hosts, which may indicate script exfiltration or beaconing.
• Review camera admin sessions for anomalous actions or logins following visits to untrusted pages.
• Use IDS/IPS signatures for known XSS payload patterns targeting Axis camera web interfaces.

This assessment is produced automatically and is not human-reviewed. Verify against the vendor advisory before acting on it.