MEDIUM
CVE-2021-31989
CWE-316Published: August 25, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A user with permission to log on to the machine hosting the AXIS Device Manager client could under certain conditions extract a memory dump from the built-in Windows Task Manager application. The memory dump may potentially contain credentials of connected Axis devices.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-31989 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.3.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
axis1 product(s)
device manager
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://www.axis.com/files/tech_notes/CVE-2021-31989.pdfVendor Advisory
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https://www.axis.com/files/tech_notes/CVE-2021-31989.pdfVendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-31989
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-316
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 25, 2021
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-31989 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.