How severe is CVE-2017-20049?

CVE-2017-20049 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-20049 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-20049?

CVE-2017-20049 primarily affects Axis P1204 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20049?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-20049 published?

CVE-2017-20049 was published on 2022-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-20049

CVE-2017-20049 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Axis P1204 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Axis P1204 Firmware
Published: 2022-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, was found in legacy Axis devices such as P3225 and M3005. This affects an unknown part of the component CGI Script. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20049?: A vulnerability, was found in legacy Axis devices such as P3225 and M3005. This affects an unknown part of the component CGI Script. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.
How severe is CVE-2017-20049?: CVE-2017-20049 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-20049 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-20049?: CVE-2017-20049 primarily affects Axis P1204 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20049?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-20049 published?: CVE-2017-20049 was published on 2022-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/df/f3/dd/cve-2017-20049-en-US-376956.pdf

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:axis:p1204_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:axis:p3225_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:axis:p3367_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:axis:m3045_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:axis:m3005_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:axis:m3007_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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