CVE-2023-21415

Name: CVE-2023-21415
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-16T07:15:08.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21415 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Sandro Poppi, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API overlay_del.cgi is vulnerable to path traversal attacks that allows for file deletion. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with an operator- or administrator-privileged service account. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sandro Poppi, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API overlay_del.cgi is vulnerable to path traversal attacks that allows for file deletion. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with an operator- or administrator-privileged service account. 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

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Axis	Axis Os	>= 6.50.5.3, < 6.50.5.14
Axis	Axis Os	>= 11.0.81, < 11.6.94
Axis	Axis Os 2016	>= 6.50.2, < 6.50.5.2
Axis	Axis Os 2018	< 8.40.35
Axis	Axis Os 2020	< 9.80.47
Axis	Axis Os 2022	< 10.12.206

References

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/b6/55/e2/cve-2023-21415pdf-en-US-416245.pdfVendor Advisory
https://www.axis.com/dam/public/b6/55/e2/cve-2023-21415pdf-en-US-416245.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21415?

How severe is CVE-2023-21415?

CVE-2023-21415 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21415?

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