Is CVE-2023-21413 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-21413 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-21413 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-21413 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-21413?

CVE-2023-21413 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-21413

CWE-78Published: October 16, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.2

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

GoSecure on behalf of Genetec Inc. has found a flaw that allows for a remote code execution during the installation of ACAP applications on the Axis device. The application handling service in AXIS OS was vulnerable to command injection allowing an attacker to run arbitrary code. Axis has released patched AXIS OS versions for the highlighted flaw. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-21413 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.2.