CVE-2023-5677 – Insufficient input validation in VAPIX API tcptext.cgi

https://notcve.org/view.php?id=CVE-2023-5677

Brandon Rothel from QED Secure Solutions has found that the VAPIX API tcptest.cgi did not have a sufficient input validation allowing for a possible remote code execution. 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-privileges compared to administrator-privileges service accounts. Axis has released patched AXIS OS versions for the highlighted flaw. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution. • https://www.axis.com/dam/public/a9/dd/f1/cve-2023-5677-en-US-424335.pdf • CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') •