CVE-2023-21418

Name: CVE-2023-21418
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-21T07:15:09.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21418 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Sandro Poppi, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API irissetup.cgi was 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 0.67% 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 irissetup.cgi was 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. The impact of exploiting this vulnerability is lower with operator service accounts and limited to non-system files compared to administrator-privileges. 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

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.67%

47.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Axis	Axis Os	< 6.50.5.15
Axis	Axis Os	< 11.7.57
Axis	Axis Os 2018	< 8.40.35
Axis	Axis Os 2020	< 9.80.49
Axis	Axis Os 2022	< 10.12.213

References

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/49/93/55/cve-2023-21418-en-US-417792.pdfVendor Advisory
https://www.axis.com/dam/public/49/93/55/cve-2023-21418-en-US-417792.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 21, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21418?

How severe is CVE-2023-21418?

CVE-2023-21418 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21418?

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