CVE-2025-6298 Privilege escalation in AXIS OS

Medium 6.7 Published 11 Nov 2025 Updated 26 Feb 2026

Attackers can escalate privileges on Axis devices by tricking users into installing malicious unsigned ACAP applications when unsigned app installation is enabled.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-6298?

CVE-2025-6298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in AXIS OS, published on 11 Nov 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ACAP applications can gain elevated privileges due to improper input validation, potentially leading to privilege escalation. This vulnerability can only be exploited if the Axis device is configured to allow the installation of unsigned ACAP applications, and if an attacker convinces the victim to install a malicious ACAP application.

Weakness: CWE-1287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-6298?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Axis Axis Os.

How do I fix CVE-2025-6298?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-6298 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-6298 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-6298 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4pr9-79mg-ghjx.