CVE-2023-5677: Insufficient input validation in VAPIX API tcptext.cgi

Published Feb 5, 2024
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Updated

Brandon Rothel from QED Secure Solutions and Sam Hanson of Dragos have found that the VAPIX API tcptest.cgi did not have a sufficient input validation allowing for a possible remote code execution. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with an operator- or administrator-privileged service account. The impact of exploiting this vulnerability is lower with operator-privileges compared to administrator-privileges service accounts. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution.

Affected Software

22 affected components
All of the following
Axis M3024-lve Firmware<5.51.7.7
Axis M3024-lve
All of the following
Axis M3025-ve Firmware<5.51.7.7
Axis M3025-ve
All of the following
Axis M7014 Firmware<5.51.7.7
Axis M7014
All of the following
Axis M7016 Firmware<5.51.7.7
Axis M7016
All of the following
Axis P1214-e Firmware<5.51.7.7
Axis P1214-e
All of the following
Axis P7214 Firmware<5.51.7.7
Axis P7214
All of the following
Axis P7216 Firmware<5.51.7.7
Axis P7216
All of the following
Axis Q7401 Firmware<5.51.7.7
Axis Q7401
All of the following
Axis Q7404 Firmware<5.51.7.7
Axis Q7404
All of the following
Axis Q7414 Firmware<5.51.7.7
Axis Q7414
All of the following
Axis Q7424-r Mk Ii Firmware<5.51.3.9
Axis Q7424-r Mk Ii

Event History

Feb 5, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:20 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 24, 57290
Event
via FIRST·01:25 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5677?

CVE-2023-5677 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-5677?

To fix CVE-2023-5677, ensure that the affected Axis firmware is updated to version 5.51.7.7 or later.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2023-5677?

CVE-2023-5677 affects various Axis camera models, including M3024-LVE, M3025-VE, M7014, M7016, P1214, P7214, P7216, Q7401, Q7404, Q7414, and Q7424-R MK II.

4

What is the exploitability of CVE-2023-5677?

CVE-2023-5677 can be exploited only after gaining authentication with an operator or administrator privileges.

5

What impact does CVE-2023-5677 have?

Exploitation of CVE-2023-5677 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected Axis devices.

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