CVE-2023-21410

Name: CVE-2023-21410
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-03T07:15:12.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21410 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. User provided input is not sanitized on the AXIS License Plate Verifier specific “api.cgi” allowing for arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

User provided input is not sanitized on the AXIS License Plate Verifier specific “api.cgi” allowing for arbitrary code execution.

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

0.75%

50.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

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-2023-21410?

User provided input is not sanitized on the AXIS License Plate Verifier specific “api.cgi” allowing for arbitrary code execution.

How severe is CVE-2023-21410?

CVE-2023-21410 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21410?

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-2023-21410?

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Source: NVD / NIST