CVE-2025-30025 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-502, which involves deserialization of untrusted data within the AXIS Device Manager software by Axis Communications AB. The flaw resides in the communication protocol between the server process and the service control component. Specifically, the protocol improperly handles serialized data, allowing an attacker with local access to inject malicious serialized objects. This can lead to local privilege escalation, where an attacker with limited privileges can gain higher system privileges. The vulnerability affects all versions prior to 5.32 of AXIS Device Manager. The CVSS 4.0 score of 4.8 indicates a medium severity, with an attack vector limited to local access (AV:L), low attack complexity (AC:L), no user interaction (UI:N), and no requirement for authentication (PR:L). The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is limited but present, as the attacker can elevate privileges and potentially manipulate device management functions. No public exploits have been reported yet, but the vulnerability's nature means it could be leveraged in targeted attacks or insider threat scenarios. The lack of a patch link suggests that users should monitor Axis Communications' advisories for updates or apply interim mitigations. The vulnerability is particularly relevant for organizations relying on AXIS Device Manager to control and monitor networked video surveillance devices, which are common in physical security infrastructures.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk primarily to the security and management of networked video surveillance systems. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with local access—such as a compromised internal user or an attacker who has gained limited foothold on the management server—to escalate privileges and potentially alter device configurations, disable monitoring, or interfere with video data integrity. This could undermine physical security controls, leading to unauthorized access or undetected intrusions. The impact is more pronounced in sectors with high reliance on video surveillance, such as critical infrastructure, transportation, government facilities, and large enterprises. Given the local attack vector, remote exploitation is unlikely without prior network compromise, but insider threats or lateral movement within a network could leverage this vulnerability. The medium severity rating suggests that while the vulnerability is not critical, it still represents a meaningful risk that could facilitate further attacks if left unmitigated.

To mitigate CVE-2025-30025, organizations should prioritize upgrading AXIS Device Manager to version 5.32 or later once available, as this will contain the necessary fixes to address the deserialization flaw. Until an official patch is released, restrict local access to the management servers strictly to trusted and authenticated personnel. Implement strict access controls and monitoring on systems running AXIS Device Manager to detect any unauthorized local activity. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions to prevent execution of unauthorized code. Network segmentation should be used to isolate management servers from general user networks, reducing the risk of lateral movement. Regularly audit and review user privileges on these systems to minimize the number of users with local access. Additionally, monitor vendor advisories for any updates or patches and apply them promptly. Consider implementing host-based intrusion detection systems to alert on suspicious process or protocol activities related to the device manager.