CVE-2026-0541 Privilege escalation in AXIS OS
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-2026-0541?
CVE-2026-0541 is a medium-severity vulnerability in AXIS OS, published on 12 May 2026. 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 during the installation process, 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-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0541?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Axis Axis Os.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0541?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-0541 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-0541 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0541 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in AXIS OS
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2x9f-6v5j-gfh7.