CVE-2025-5718

Name: CVE-2025-5718
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-11T07:15:35.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-5718 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The ACAP Application framework could allow privilege escalation through a symlink attack. This vulnerability can only be exploited if the Axis device is configured to allow the installation of unsigned ACAP applications, and if an attacker convinces the victim to install a malicious ACAP application.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ACAP Application framework could allow privilege escalation through a symlink attack. This vulnerability can only be exploited if the Axis device is configured to allow the installation of unsigned ACAP applications, and if an attacker convinces the victim to install a malicious ACAP application.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Axis	Axis Os	>= 12.0.0, < 12.6.30

References

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/3c/a4/6a/cve-2025-5718pdf-en-US-504214.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 11, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-5718?

How severe is CVE-2025-5718?

CVE-2025-5718 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5718?

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