CVE-2023-21404

Name: CVE-2023-21404
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-08T21:15:10.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21404 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. AXIS OS 11.0.X - 11.3.x use a static RSA key in legacy LUA-components to protect Axis-specific source code. The static RSA key is not used in any other secure communication nor can it be used to compromise the device or any customer data.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AXIS OS 11.0.X - 11.3.x use a static RSA key in legacy LUA-components to protect Axis-specific source code. The static RSA key is not used in any other secure communication nor can it be used to compromise the device or any customer data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Axis	Axis Os	>= 11.0.89, < 11.4.52

References

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/07/0a/20/cve-2023-21404-en-US-398426.pdfVendor Advisory
https://www.axis.com/dam/public/07/0a/20/cve-2023-21404-en-US-398426.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 8, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21404?

How severe is CVE-2023-21404?

CVE-2023-21404 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21404?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST