CVE-2026-1185: CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource in Axis Communications AB AXIS OS
CVE-2026-1185 is a medium severity vulnerability in Axis Communications AB AXIS OS version 12. 0. 0. It involves incorrect permission assignment for a critical configuration file on the local file system, leading to improper input validation. Exploitation requires the attacker to have SSH login access to the device. Successful exploitation could allow code execution and potentially privilege escalation. There is no confirmed patch or official remediation available at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-1185) affects AXIS OS 12.0.0 by Axis Communications AB and is classified under CWE-732 (Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource). A configuration file on the local file system does not properly validate input, which could be exploited by an attacker with SSH access to execute code and escalate privileges. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.4, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and required privileges. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
If exploited, an attacker with SSH access could execute arbitrary code on the device and potentially escalate privileges, compromising the device's integrity and availability. There is no indication of confidentiality impact. Exploitation requires prior authenticated access via SSH, limiting the attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict SSH access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized login attempts. Do not expose SSH interfaces to untrusted networks.
CVE-2026-1185: CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource in Axis Communications AB AXIS OS
Description
CVE-2026-1185 is a medium severity vulnerability in Axis Communications AB AXIS OS version 12. 0. 0. It involves incorrect permission assignment for a critical configuration file on the local file system, leading to improper input validation. Exploitation requires the attacker to have SSH login access to the device. Successful exploitation could allow code execution and potentially privilege escalation. There is no confirmed patch or official remediation available at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-1185) affects AXIS OS 12.0.0 by Axis Communications AB and is classified under CWE-732 (Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource). A configuration file on the local file system does not properly validate input, which could be exploited by an attacker with SSH access to execute code and escalate privileges. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.4, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and required privileges. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
If exploited, an attacker with SSH access could execute arbitrary code on the device and potentially escalate privileges, compromising the device's integrity and availability. There is no indication of confidentiality impact. Exploitation requires prior authenticated access via SSH, limiting the attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict SSH access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized login attempts. Do not expose SSH interfaces to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Axis
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-19T13:10:24.354Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a02ca6dcbff5d8610b129ae
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 6:36:29 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 6:51:28 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 7:42:27 AM
Views: 5
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