HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-8160
LOW

CVE-2024-8160

CWE-1286Published: November 26, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

2.7
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-8160 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

axis3 product(s)
axis osaxis os 2022axis os 2024
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

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

All References (1)

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

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-8160
CVSS Score2.7 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-1286
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 26, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-8160 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.
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