CVE-2026-6505
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CVE-2026-6505 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The ACAP framework contains a Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) race condition, which could potentially lead to privilege escalation. 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 0.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The ACAP framework contains a Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) race condition, which could potentially lead to privilege escalation. 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/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Axis Communications AB | AXIS OS | >= 12.0.0, < 12.11.44 |
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