CVE-2023-5800

Name: CVE-2023-5800
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-05T06:15:46.863+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5800 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Vintage, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API create_overlay.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 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vintage, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API create_overlay.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. 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

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Axis	Axis Os	< 11.8.61
Axis	Axis Os 2020	< 9.80.55
Axis	Axis Os 2022	< 10.12.220

References

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/89/d9/99/cve-2023-5800-en-US-424339.pdfVendor Advisory
https://www.axis.com/dam/public/89/d9/99/cve-2023-5800-en-US-424339.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 5, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5800?

How severe is CVE-2023-5800?

CVE-2023-5800 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5800?

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