CVE-2023-21407

Name: CVE-2023-21407
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-03T07:15:12.517+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21407 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A broken access control was found allowing for privileged escalation of the operator account to gain administrator privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A broken access control was found allowing for privileged escalation of the operator account to gain administrator privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Axis	License Plate Verifier	<= 2.8.3

References

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/0b/1c/96/cve-2023-2140712-en-US-409778.pdfVendor Advisory
https://www.axis.com/dam/public/0b/1c/96/cve-2023-2140712-en-US-409778.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21407?

A broken access control was found allowing for privileged escalation of the operator account to gain administrator privileges.

How severe is CVE-2023-21407?

CVE-2023-21407 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21407?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-21407?

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Source: NVD / NIST