CVE-2024-6509

Name: CVE-2024-6509
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-10T05:15:12.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-6509 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Marinus Pfund, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found the VAPIX API alwaysmulti.cgi was vulnerable for file globbing which could lead to resource exhaustion of the Axis device. Axis has released patched AXIS OS versions for the highlighted flaw. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Marinus Pfund, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found the VAPIX API alwaysmulti.cgi was vulnerable for file globbing which could lead to resource exhaustion of the Axis device. 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

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/f6/c6/f5/cve-2024-6509-en-US-458043.pdf

Timeline

Published: Sep 10, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6509?

How severe is CVE-2024-6509?

CVE-2024-6509 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6509?

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