CVE-2024-6509
CWE-155Published: September 10, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Marinus Pfund, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program,
has found the VAPIX API alwaysmulti.cgi was vulnerable for file globbing which could lead to resource exhaustion of the Axis device.
Axis has released patched AXIS OS versions for the highlighted flaw. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-6509 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 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-6509 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts