CVE-2025-30026 is a medium-severity vulnerability identified in Axis Communications AB's AXIS Camera Station Pro software versions prior to 6.9. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-288, which pertains to authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel. Specifically, this flaw allows an attacker to circumvent the authentication mechanisms that are normally required to access the AXIS Camera Station Server. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium impact level. The vector string indicates that the attack requires adjacent network access (AV:A), has low attack complexity (AC:L), does not require authentication (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and does not affect confidentiality, integrity, or availability directly (VC:N/VI:N/VA:N). However, the scope is limited (S:U), and the impact is limited to a low level (SI:L/SA:L), suggesting that the attacker can gain some level of unauthorized access or functionality but without full system compromise or data breach. The vulnerability arises because the software improperly handles authentication checks, allowing an attacker to exploit an alternate communication path or channel to bypass login requirements. This could enable unauthorized viewing or control of surveillance cameras managed by the AXIS Camera Station Pro server. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches or mitigation links are provided yet. Given the nature of the product—a video management system used for security surveillance—unauthorized access could lead to privacy violations, unauthorized monitoring, or manipulation of camera feeds.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to physical security infrastructure. AXIS Camera Station Pro is widely used in sectors such as government facilities, transportation hubs, critical infrastructure, and corporate environments across Europe. An attacker exploiting this flaw could gain unauthorized access to live video streams or recorded footage, potentially compromising sensitive information or enabling further attacks by monitoring security personnel movements and responses. The authentication bypass could also allow attackers to manipulate camera configurations or disable cameras, impacting availability of surveillance and undermining security operations. Privacy regulations such as GDPR heighten the impact, as unauthorized access to video data could lead to regulatory penalties and reputational damage. Organizations relying on AXIS Camera Station Pro for perimeter security, public safety, or facility monitoring must consider this vulnerability a serious concern, especially in environments with adjacent network access to the camera management system.

Given the absence of an official patch at this time, European organizations should implement several targeted mitigations: 1) Network Segmentation: Isolate AXIS Camera Station Pro servers on dedicated VLANs or subnets with strict access controls, limiting adjacent network exposure only to trusted management hosts. 2) Access Control Lists (ACLs): Deploy ACLs on network devices to restrict which IP addresses and devices can communicate with the camera station server, minimizing the attack surface. 3) VPN or Encrypted Tunnels: Require all remote or local administrative access to the camera station to occur over secure VPNs or encrypted channels to prevent exploitation of alternate paths. 4) Monitoring and Logging: Enable detailed logging on the AXIS Camera Station Pro and network devices to detect unusual access patterns or authentication bypass attempts. 5) Firmware and Software Updates: Monitor Axis Communications advisories closely and apply updates promptly once patches addressing CVE-2025-30026 become available. 6) Physical Security: Ensure physical security of network infrastructure to prevent attackers from gaining adjacent network access. 7) Incident Response Preparedness: Prepare response plans for potential unauthorized access incidents involving surveillance systems to minimize impact and recovery time.