Is CVE-2023-21417 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-21417 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-21417 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-21417 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-21417?

CVE-2023-21417 has a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-21417

CWE-35Published: November 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Sandro Poppi, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program,

has found that the VAPIX API manageoverlayimage.cgi was vulnerable to path traversal attacks that allows for file/folder deletion. 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 service accounts and limited to non-system files compared to administrator-privileges.

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-2023-21417 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.1.