How severe is CVE-2024-8160?

CVE-2024-8160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-8160 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8160?

CVE-2024-8160 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-2024-8160?

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

Does CVE-2024-8160 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8160 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49533.

When was CVE-2024-8160 published?

CVE-2024-8160 was published on 2024-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8160

CVE-2024-8160 is a low-severity vulnerability in Axis Axis Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8. 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-1286.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49533
Weakness: CWE-1286
Affected product: Axis Axis Os
Published: 2024-11-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Erik de Jong, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API ftptest.cgi did not have a sufficient input validation allowing for a possible command injection leading to being able to transfer files from/to the Axis device. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with an 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-2024-8160?: Erik de Jong, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API ftptest.cgi did not have a sufficient input validation allowing for a possible command injection leading to being able to transfer files from/to the Axis device. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with an 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-2024-8160?: CVE-2024-8160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-8160 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8160?: CVE-2024-8160 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-2024-8160?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8160 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8160 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49533.
When was CVE-2024-8160 published?: CVE-2024-8160 was published on 2024-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/permalink/231071/cve-2024-8160pdf-en-US_InternalID-231071.pdf

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:axis:axis_os:*:*:*:*:active:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:axis:axis_os_2022:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:axis:axis_os_2024:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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