CVE-2025-6571: AXIS OS · Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affects AXIS OSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.0 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% 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:LExploitation 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-2025-6571, organizations should first verify if their AXIS OS devices are running affected versions 11.11.0 or 12.0.0 and prioritize upgrading to patched versions once available. In the absence of patches, restrict local access to devices by enforcing strict access controls and limiting administrative privileges to trusted personnel only. Implement process monitoring to detect unauthorized attempts to inspect process arguments or access sensitive files. Use endpoint security solutions that can alert on suspicious local privilege escalations or credential access patterns. Network segmentation can reduce the risk of lateral movement if credentials are compromised. Additionally, review and harden the configuration of third-party components within AXIS OS to ensure credentials are not exposed in process arguments or logs. Regularly audit device logs and user activities to detect anomalies. Finally, coordinate with Axis Communications for updates and security advisories to apply fixes promptly.
Description
A 3rd-party component exposed its password in process arguments, allowing for low-privileged users to access it.