What is the severity of CVE-2024-8160?

CVE-2024-8160 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for command injection.

How can I fix CVE-2024-8160?

To mitigate CVE-2024-8160, ensure that all devices running AXIS OS are updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2024-8160?

CVE-2024-8160 affects devices running AXIS OS, particularly those utilizing the VAPIX API ftptest.cgi functionality.

Can CVE-2024-8160 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2024-8160 requires authentication, meaning exploitation can only occur after an attacker gains valid access to the affected Axis device.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-8160?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-8160 may allow an attacker to perform unauthorized file transfers to or from the Axis device.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-8160

low

3.8

CWE

1286 20 77

26/11/2024

CVE-2024-8160: Input Validation

First published: Tue Nov 26 2024(Updated: )

Erik de Jong, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API ftptest.cgi did not have a sufficient input validation allowing for a possible command injection leading to being able to transfer files from/to the Axis device. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with an administrator-privileged service account. Axis has released patched AXIS OS versions for the highlighted flaw. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution.

Credit: product-security@axis.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
AXIS OS

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Reference Links

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/permalink/231071/cve-2024-8160pdf-en-US_InternalID-231071.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8160?
CVE-2024-8160 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for command injection.
How can I fix CVE-2024-8160?
To mitigate CVE-2024-8160, ensure that all devices running AXIS OS are updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2024-8160?
CVE-2024-8160 affects devices running AXIS OS, particularly those utilizing the VAPIX API ftptest.cgi functionality.
Can CVE-2024-8160 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-8160 requires authentication, meaning exploitation can only occur after an attacker gains valid access to the affected Axis device.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-8160?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-8160 may allow an attacker to perform unauthorized file transfers to or from the Axis device.

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