CVE-2023-21418
Axis VAPIX API Path Traversal Remote File Deletion Vulnerability
Description
Sandro Poppi, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API irissetup.cgi was vulnerable to path traversal attacks that allows for file deletion. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with an operator- or administrator-privileged service account. The impact of exploiting this vulnerability is lower with operator service accounts and limited to non-system files compared to administrator-privileges. Axis has released patched AXIS OS versions for the highlighted flaw. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 21, 2023, 7:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 28, 2023, 9:34 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
4.2
Exploitability Score :
2.8
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2023-21418
vulnerability.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-21418.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.axis.com/dam/public/49/93/55/cve-2023-21418-en-US-417792.pdf | Vendor Advisory |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 28, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H Changed Reference Type https://www.axis.com/dam/public/49/93/55/cve-2023-21418-en-US-417792.pdf No Types Assigned https://www.axis.com/dam/public/49/93/55/cve-2023-21418-en-US-417792.pdf Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-22 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:axis:axis_os:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 6.50.5.15 *cpe:2.3:o:axis:axis_os:*:*:*:*:active:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 11.7.57 *cpe:2.3:o:axis:axis_os_2018:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 8.40.35 *cpe:2.3:o:axis:axis_os_2020:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 9.80.49 *cpe:2.3:o:axis:axis_os_2022:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.12.213 -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 21, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Sandro Poppi, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API irissetup.cgi was vulnerable to path traversal attacks that allows for file deletion. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with an operator- or administrator-privileged service account. The impact of exploiting this vulnerability is lower with operator service accounts and limited to non-system files compared to administrator-privileges. Axis has released patched AXIS OS versions for the highlighted flaw. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution. Added Reference Axis Communications AB https://www.axis.com/dam/public/49/93/55/cve-2023-21418-en-US-417792.pdf [No types assigned] Added CVSS V3.1 Axis Communications AB AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-21418 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-21418
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.06 }} 0.02%
score
0.27361
percentile