How severe is CVE-2024-6173?

CVE-2024-6173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6173?

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

Does CVE-2024-6173 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6173 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47313.

When was CVE-2024-6173 published?

CVE-2024-6173 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6173

CVE-2024-6173 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-1286.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47313
Weakness: CWE-1286
Published: 2024-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

51l3nc3, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that a Guard Tour VAPIX API parameter allowed the use of arbitrary values allowing for an attacker to block access to the guard tour configuration page in the web interface of the Axis device. 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-2024-6173?: 51l3nc3, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that a Guard Tour VAPIX API parameter allowed the use of arbitrary values allowing for an attacker to block access to the guard tour configuration page in the web interface of the Axis device. 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-2024-6173?: CVE-2024-6173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6173?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6173 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6173 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47313.
When was CVE-2024-6173 published?: CVE-2024-6173 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/5a/87/a2/cve-2024-6173-en-US-458042.pdf

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