CVE-2015-8258
CVE-2015-8258 is a high-severity vulnerability in Axis Axis Communications Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-74
- Affected product: Axis Axis Communications Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
AXIS Communications products with firmware through 5.80.x allow remote attackers to modify arbitrary files as root via vectors involving Open Script Editor, aka a "resource injection vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-8258?
- AXIS Communications products with firmware through 5.80.x allow remote attackers to modify arbitrary files as root via vectors involving Open Script Editor, aka a "resource injection vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2015-8258?
- CVE-2015-8258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2015-8258 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-8258?
- CVE-2015-8258 affects Axis Axis Communications Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-8258?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-8258 published?
- CVE-2015-8258 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:axis:axis_communications_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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