CVE-2025-5452
Axis ACAP Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
A malicious ACAP application can gain access to admin-level service account credentials used by legitimate ACAP applications, leading to potential privilege escalation of the malicious ACAP application. 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.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 11, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 11, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | f2daf9a0-02c2-4b83-a01d-63b3b304b807 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Disable installation of unsigned ACAP applications.
- Review and remove any malicious ACAP applications.
- Ensure only trusted ACAP applications are installed.
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-2025-5452.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.axis.com/dam/public/39/ba/8b/cve-2025-5452pdf-en-US-504212.pdf |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A malicious ACAP application can gain access to admin-level service account credentials used by legitimate ACAP applications, leading to potential privilege escalation of the malicious ACAP application. 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-214 Added Reference https://www.axis.com/dam/public/39/ba/8b/cve-2025-5452pdf-en-US-504212.pdf