CVE-2024-47261: axis os — Fix

Description

51l3nc3, a member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API uploadoverlayimage.cgi did not have sufficient input validation to allow an attacker to upload files to block access to create image overlays in the web interface of the Axis device.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1287 CWE-1287

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
axis	axis_os	10.12.0 — 12.3.56
axis	axis_os_2022	< 10.12.276
axis	axis_os_2024	< 11.11.141

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/18/c5/b2/cve-2024-47261pdf-en-US-474505.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-47261? +

51l3nc3, a member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API uploadoverlayimage.cgi did not have sufficient input validation to allow an attacker to upload files to block access to create image overlays in the web interface of the Axis device. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-47261? +

CVE-2024-47261 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-47261? +

CVE-2024-47261 affects products from axis, specifically: axis_os, axis_os_2022, axis_os_2024. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-47261? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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