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CVE-2023-5677

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.56%

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CVE-2023-5677 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Brandon Rothel from QED Secure Solutions and Sam Hanson of Dragos have found that the VAPIX API tcptest.cgi did not have a sufficient input validation allowing for a possible remote code execution. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with an operator- or administrator-privileged service account. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Brandon Rothel from QED Secure Solutions and Sam Hanson of Dragos have found that the VAPIX API tcptest.cgi did not have a sufficient input validation allowing for a possible remote code execution. 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-privileges compared to administrator-privileges service accounts. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution.

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
0.56%

42.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AxisM3024-Lve Firmware< 5.51.7.7
AxisM3025-Ve Firmware< 5.51.7.7
AxisM7014 Firmware< 5.51.7.7
AxisM7016 Firmware< 5.51.7.7
AxisP1214-E Firmware< 5.51.7.7
AxisP7214 Firmware< 5.51.7.7
AxisP7216 Firmware< 5.51.7.7
AxisQ7401 Firmware< 5.51.7.7
AxisQ7404 Firmware< 5.51.7.7
AxisQ7414 Firmware< 5.51.7.7
AxisQ7424-R Mk Ii Firmware< 5.51.3.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5677?
Brandon Rothel from QED Secure Solutions and Sam Hanson of Dragos have found that the VAPIX API tcptest.cgi did not have a sufficient input validation allowing for a possible remote code execution. 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-privileges compared to administrator-privileges service accounts. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution.
How severe is CVE-2023-5677?
CVE-2023-5677 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5677?
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