CVE-2026-0541
Axis ACAP Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
ACAP applications can gain elevated privileges due to improper input validation during the installation process, 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.
INFO
Published Date :
May 12, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 12, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-0541
vulnerability.
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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
- Do not allow unsigned ACAP application installations.
- Implement strict input validation during installation.
- Configure the device securely.
- Educate users about malicious application risks.
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-2026-0541.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.axis.com/dam/public/fa/50/c7/cve-2026-0541pdf-en-US-530730.pdf |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-0541 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-0541
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description ACAP applications can gain elevated privileges due to improper input validation during the installation process, 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-732 Added Reference https://www.axis.com/dam/public/fa/50/c7/cve-2026-0541pdf-en-US-530730.pdf