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Vulnerability record · CVE-2023-21417 · published 21 November 2023

CVE-2023-21417: Axis os path traversal vulnerability

Axis · Axis Os

Sandro Poppi, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API manageoverlayimage.cgi was vulnerable to path traversal attacks that allows for file/folder deletion. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with an operator- or administrator- privileged service account. The impact of exploiting this vulnerability is lower with operator service accounts and limited to non-system files compared to administrator-privileges. Axis has released patched AXIS OS versions for the highlighted flaw. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution.

7.1 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.67% · top 50.1% CWE-35 · CWE-35CWE-22 · Path traversal
7.1CVSS 3.1 base score
0.67%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
3Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Sandro Poppi, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API manageoverlayimage.cgi was vulnerable to path traversal attacks that allows for file/folder deletion. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with an operator- or administrator- privileged service account. The impact of exploiting this vulnerability is lower with operator service accounts and limited to non-system files compared to administrator-privileges. Axis has released patched AXIS OS versions for the highlighted flaw. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution.

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

Affected products

3 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

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https://www.axis.com/dam/public/2a/82/12/cve-2023-21417-en-US-417791.pdf Vendor Advisory
https://www.axis.com/dam/public/2a/82/12/cve-2023-21417-en-US-417791.pdf Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2023-21417), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.