Incorrect permission assignment in AXIS OS
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 1 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
A VAPIX API parameter had improper input validation which could allow code execution and potentially lead to a privilege escalation. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with an administrator-privileged service account.
Why it matters now
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 12.11.44 | 12.11.44 | Patch available | CNA |
- AXIS OS VendorAxis Communications AB Affected 12.0.0 to before 12.11.44 Fixed in 12.11.44 Patch available CNA
CPE names Threatist (inferred) · 1
Inferred from how NVD named this product before; not given by a source.
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:axis:axis_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | — | — | Axis Communications AB |
- cpe:2.3:o:axis:axis_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions — — ·Axis Communications AB
Remediation
- Fix · CNA AXIS OS (Axis Communications AB) Fixed in 12.11.44
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Release ·
AXIS OS 12.11.44
2 records Highest priority Priority LOW 2 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-05701 Time-of-check time-of-use race condition in AXIS OSPriority LOW 22
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-4757
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-fxvq-h426-fg3c
More Axis Communications AB vulnerabilities
- TI-2018-07542 An issue was discovered in multiple models of Axis IP Cameras. CVSS 3.0CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2018-07541 An issue was discovered in multiple models of Axis IP Cameras. CVSS 3.0CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2018-07543 An issue was discovered in multiple models of Axis IP Cameras. CVSS 3.0CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2003-00222 The web-based administration capability for various Axis Network Camera products allows… CVSS 2.0HIGH 10.0
- TI-2015-06802 Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Axis network cameras. CVSS 3.0MEDIUM 6.1
- TI-2000-00191 Axis StorPoint CD allows remote attackers to access administrator URLs without… CVSS 2.0HIGH 10.0
Sources
- CVE-2026-4757 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-4757 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-fxvq-h426-fg3c · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2026-4757 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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