Is CVE-2025-5454 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-5454 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-5454 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2025-5454 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-5454?

CVE-2025-5454 has a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2025-5454

CWE-35Published: November 11, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An ACAP configuration file lacked sufficient input validation, which could allow a path traversal attack leading to potential privilege escalation. This vulnerability can only be exploited if the Axis device is configured to allow the installation of unsigned ACAP applications, and if an attacker convinces the victim to install a malicious ACAP application.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-5454 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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 6.7.