CVE-2025-5452: AXIS OS · Invocation of Process Using Visible Sensitive Information
Affects AXIS OSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.6 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 24% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Nov 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Axis Communications AB AXIS OS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-5452, organizations should immediately review and disable the configuration that allows installation of unsigned ACAP applications on AXIS OS devices unless absolutely necessary. Restrict ACAP application installation to only signed and verified applications from trusted sources. Implement strict access controls and monitoring on devices to detect unauthorized application installations. Employ network segmentation to isolate Axis devices from broader enterprise networks to limit lateral movement if compromised. Regularly update AXIS OS firmware and ACAP applications once vendor patches addressing this vulnerability are released. Conduct user awareness training to prevent social engineering attempts that could lead to installation of malicious applications. Additionally, audit existing ACAP applications for suspicious behavior and credentials exposure. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of monitoring Axis devices for anomalous activities related to privilege escalation attempts.
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.