Is CVE-2026-0541 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-0541 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-0541 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-0541 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-0541?

CVE-2026-0541 has a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-0541

CWE-732Published: May 12, 2026· Updated: May 12, 2026

6.7

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.4th

Official Description

ACAP applications can gain elevated privileges due to improper input validation during the installation process, potentially leading to 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-2026-0541 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.