Incorrect permission assignment in AXIS OS
Priority LOW 39CWE-732Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
A configuration file on the local file system had improper input validation which could allow code execution and potentially lead to privilege escalation. This vulnerability can only be exploited if an attacker can log in to the Axis device using SSH.
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00226 13th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed AXIS OS (Axis Communications AB): 12.10.36
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Communications AB | AXIS OS | 12.0.0 to before 12.10.36 | 12.10.36 | Patch available | CNA |
- AXIS OS VendorAxis Communications AB Affected 12.0.0 to before 12.10.36 Fixed in 12.10.36 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:axis:axis_os:*:*:*:*:active:*:*:* | 12.0.0 to before 12.10.37 | Vulnerable | Axis Communications AB |
- cpe:2.3:o:axis:axis_os:*:*:*:*:active:*:*:* Versions 12.0.0 to before 12.10.37 Vulnerable ·Axis Communications AB
Remediation
- Fix · CNA AXIS OS (Axis Communications AB) Fixed in 12.10.36
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-1185
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-f6c8-p53h-5ph7
References
More Axis Communications AB Axis Os vulnerabilities
- TI-2023-07814 Remote code execution vulnerability during the installation of ACAP applications on the Axis device CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.1
- TI-2025-00260 The VAPIX Device Configuration framework allowed a privilege escalation, enabling a… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.4
- TI-2025-10210 OS command injection in AXIS OS CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2023-05336 Insufficient input validation in VAPIX API create_overlay.cgi CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2025-00291 Improper privilege management in AXIS OS CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2021-11974 Injection in AXIS OS CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
Sources
- CVE-2026-1185 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-1185 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-f6c8-p53h-5ph7 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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