How severe is CVE-2023-5800?

CVE-2023-5800 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-5800 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5800?

CVE-2023-5800 primarily affects Axis Axis Os. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5800?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-5800 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-5800 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58083.

When was CVE-2023-5800 published?

CVE-2023-5800 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5800

CVE-2023-5800 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Axis Axis Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58083
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Axis Axis Os
Published: 2024-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vintage, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API create_overlay.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. Axis has released patched AXIS OS versions for the highlighted flaw. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5800?: Vintage, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API create_overlay.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. Axis has released patched AXIS OS versions for the highlighted flaw. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution.
How severe is CVE-2023-5800?: CVE-2023-5800 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-5800 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5800?: CVE-2023-5800 primarily affects Axis Axis Os. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5800?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-5800 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-5800 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58083.
When was CVE-2023-5800 published?: CVE-2023-5800 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/89/d9/99/cve-2023-5800-en-US-424339.pdf

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:axis:axis_os:*:*:*:*:active:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:axis:axis_os_2020:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:axis:axis_os_2022:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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