CVE-2025-5454: AXIS OS · Path Traversal: '.../...//'
Affects AXIS OSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.4 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 07:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Axis Communications AB AXIS OS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-5454, organizations should: 1) Disable the installation of unsigned ACAP applications on all Axis devices unless absolutely necessary; 2) Enforce strict access controls to limit who can install or manage ACAP applications, ensuring only trusted administrators have such privileges; 3) Monitor device logs and network traffic for unusual installation attempts or unauthorized application deployments; 4) Implement network segmentation to restrict access to Axis devices from untrusted networks or users; 5) Regularly audit device configurations to verify that unsigned app installation remains disabled; 6) Stay informed on vendor updates and apply patches promptly once available; 7) Educate users and administrators about the risks of installing unverified applications; 8) Consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions that can detect anomalous behaviors on devices; 9) If unsigned app installation is required, use cryptographic signing and verification processes to ensure application integrity; 10) Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments focused on Axis devices to identify potential exploitation paths.
Description
An ACAP configuration file lacked sufficient input validation, which could allow a path traversal attack leading to potential 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.