CVE-2026-6505
Axis ACAP Privilege Escalation via TOCTOU Race Condition
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 11, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 11, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-6505
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
- Prevent installation of unsigned ACAP applications.
- Update the ACAP framework to the latest version.
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-2026-6505.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.axis.com/dam/public/fd/16/ab/cve-2026-6505pdf-en-US-543641.pdf |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Axis Communications AB', 'product': 'AXIS OS', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '12.0.0', 'lessThan': '12.11.44', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-367 Added Reference https://www.axis.com/dam/public/fd/16/ab/cve-2026-6505pdf-en-US-543641.pdf