CVE-2025-6298: AXIS OS · Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input
Affects AXIS OSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.7 Medium.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Axis Communications AB AXIS OS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediately disable the installation of unsigned ACAP applications on all Axis devices to eliminate the primary exploitation vector. 2. Implement strict access controls and monitoring for ACAP application installations, ensuring only trusted and signed applications are deployed. 3. Educate administrators and users about the risks of installing unsigned or unverified ACAP applications to prevent social engineering attacks. 4. Monitor Axis device logs for unusual ACAP application installation attempts or privilege escalations. 5. Apply vendor patches or firmware updates as soon as they become available to address this vulnerability directly. 6. Employ network segmentation to isolate Axis devices from critical networks, limiting potential lateral movement if compromised. 7. Regularly audit device configurations to ensure compliance with security best practices, including disabling unnecessary features. 8. Consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting anomalous behavior on networked devices. These measures collectively reduce the risk of exploitation and limit the impact if an attack occurs.
Description
ACAP applications can gain elevated privileges due to improper input validation, potentially leading 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.