CVE-2023-21413

Name: CVE-2023-21413
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-16T07:15:08.503+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21413 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. GoSecure on behalf of Genetec Inc. has found a flaw that allows for a remote code execution during the installation of ACAP applications on the Axis device. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GoSecure on behalf of Genetec Inc. has found a flaw that allows for a remote code execution during the installation of ACAP applications on the Axis device. The application handling service in AXIS OS was vulnerable to command injection allowing an attacker to run arbitrary code. Axis has released patched AXIS OS versions for the highlighted flaw. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.25%

65.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Axis	Axis Os	>= 10.5.0, < 10.12.199
Axis	Axis Os	>= 11.0.89, < 11.6.94

References

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/ad/ff/83/cve-2023-21413pdf-en-US-412755.pdfVendor Advisory
https://www.axis.com/dam/public/ad/ff/83/cve-2023-21413pdf-en-US-412755.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21413?

How severe is CVE-2023-21413?

CVE-2023-21413 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21413?

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