CVE-2026-4757

Axis: Axis: Code execution and privilege escalation via VAPIX API improper input validation

Published Aug 11, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Improper Input Validation in VAPIX API Enables Privilege Escalation Axis: Axis: Code execution and privilege escalation via VAPIX API improper input validation
Weaknesses CWE-94
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

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Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title Improper Input Validation in VAPIX API Enables Privilege Escalation
First Time appeared Axis Communications Ab
Axis Communications Ab axis Os
Vendors & Products Axis Communications Ab
Axis Communications Ab axis Os
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description 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.
Weaknesses CWE-732
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Axis
Published
Updated
Aug 11, 2026, 4:59 PM
Reserved
Mar 24, 2026, 8:41 AM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Aug 11, 2026, 6:17 AM
Modified
Oct 23, 2026, 7:10 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Aug 11, 2026, 5:52 AM