CVE-2023-21413 Remote code execution vulnerability during the installation of ACAP applications on the Axis device
Attackers can execute arbitrary code on Axis devices via command injection during ACAP application installation, requiring patched AXIS OS versions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-21413?
CVE-2023-21413 is a critical command injection vulnerability in AXIS OS, published on 16 Oct 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
GoSecure on behalf of Genetec Inc. has found a flaw that allows for a remote code execution during the installation of ACAP applications on the Axis device. The application handling service in AXIS OS was vulnerable to command injection allowing an attacker to run arbitrary code. Axis has released patched AXIS OS versions for the highlighted flaw. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-21413?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Axis Axis Os.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21413?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-21413 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2023-21413 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-21413 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in AXIS OS
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8hhq-vrcj-6mpj.