CVE-2025-6298
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Publication date: 2025-11-11

Last updated on: 2025-11-12

Assigner: Axis Communications AB

Description
ACAP applications can gain elevated privileges due to improper input validation, potentially leading 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.
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Published
2025-11-11
Last Modified
2025-11-12
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2026-06-16
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2025-11-11
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
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CVE-2025-6298
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Vendor Product Version / Range
axis axis_os 12.6.27
axis axis_os 12.6.28
axis axis_os 12.0.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-1287 The product receives input that is expected to be of a certain type, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input is actually of the expected type.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves ACAP applications on Axis devices gaining elevated privileges due to improper input validation. It can lead to privilege escalation if the device is configured to allow installation of unsigned ACAP applications and an attacker convinces a user to install a malicious ACAP application.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to privilege escalation, allowing an attacker to gain higher-level access on the Axis device. This can result in unauthorized control, data compromise, or disruption of device functionality.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that the Axis device is not configured to allow the installation of unsigned ACAP applications. Avoid installing ACAP applications from untrusted sources to prevent privilege escalation.

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