CVE-2026-0804: CWE-35: Path Traversal: '.../...//' in Axis Communications AB AXIS OS
CVE-2026-0804 is a path traversal vulnerability in Axis Communications AB AXIS OS version 12. 0. 0. It arises from insufficient input validation in an ACAP configuration file, which could allow an attacker to perform a path traversal attack. Exploitation requires the device to be configured to allow installation of unsigned ACAP applications and for the attacker to convince the victim to install a malicious ACAP application. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 7, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0804) affects AXIS OS version 12.0.0 by allowing path traversal via insufficient input validation in an ACAP configuration file. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation but requires the device to permit unsigned ACAP application installation and user interaction to install a malicious application. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with high privileges and local access to escalate privileges further by leveraging path traversal in ACAP configuration files. This could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device. However, exploitation requires specific conditions: the device must allow unsigned ACAP applications and the attacker must convince the victim to install a malicious application. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available for this vulnerability. Since exploitation requires the device to allow unsigned ACAP applications, a recommended mitigation is to disable the installation of unsigned ACAP applications if possible. Users should avoid installing ACAP applications from untrusted sources. Monitor the vendor advisory for updates regarding patches or official fixes.
CVE-2026-0804: CWE-35: Path Traversal: '.../...//' in Axis Communications AB AXIS OS
Description
CVE-2026-0804 is a path traversal vulnerability in Axis Communications AB AXIS OS version 12. 0. 0. It arises from insufficient input validation in an ACAP configuration file, which could allow an attacker to perform a path traversal attack. Exploitation requires the device to be configured to allow installation of unsigned ACAP applications and for the attacker to convince the victim to install a malicious ACAP application. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 7, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0804) affects AXIS OS version 12.0.0 by allowing path traversal via insufficient input validation in an ACAP configuration file. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation but requires the device to permit unsigned ACAP application installation and user interaction to install a malicious application. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with high privileges and local access to escalate privileges further by leveraging path traversal in ACAP configuration files. This could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device. However, exploitation requires specific conditions: the device must allow unsigned ACAP applications and the attacker must convince the victim to install a malicious application. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available for this vulnerability. Since exploitation requires the device to allow unsigned ACAP applications, a recommended mitigation is to disable the installation of unsigned ACAP applications if possible. Users should avoid installing ACAP applications from untrusted sources. Monitor the vendor advisory for updates regarding patches or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Axis
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-09T10:09:32.518Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a02ca6dcbff5d8610b129ab
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 6:36:29 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 6:51:33 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 7:42:27 AM
Views: 5
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