CVE-2023-21412

Name: CVE-2023-21412
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-03T07:15:13.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21412 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 “search.cgi” allowing for SQL injections.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

User provided input is not sanitized on the AXIS License Plate Verifier specific “search.cgi” allowing for SQL injections.

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

0.49%

38.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

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-2023-21412?

User provided input is not sanitized on the AXIS License Plate Verifier specific “search.cgi” allowing for SQL injections.

How severe is CVE-2023-21412?

CVE-2023-21412 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21412?

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-2023-21412?

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Source: NVD / NIST