How severe is CVE-2026-0541?

CVE-2026-0541 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-0541 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-0541?

CVE-2026-0541 affects Axis Axis Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0541?

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

Does CVE-2026-0541 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-0541 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29382.

When was CVE-2026-0541 published?

CVE-2026-0541 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-0541

CVE-2026-0541 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Axis Axis Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-29382
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Axis Axis Os
Published: 2026-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ACAP applications can gain elevated privileges due to improper input validation during the installation process, potentially leading to privilege escalation. This vulnerability can only be exploited if the Axis device is configured to allow the installation of unsigned ACAP applications, and if an attacker convinces the victim to install a malicious ACAP application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0541?: ACAP applications can gain elevated privileges due to improper input validation during the installation process, potentially leading to privilege escalation. This vulnerability can only be exploited if the Axis device is configured to allow the installation of unsigned ACAP applications, and if an attacker convinces the victim to install a malicious ACAP application.
How severe is CVE-2026-0541?: CVE-2026-0541 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-0541 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-0541?: CVE-2026-0541 affects Axis Axis Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0541?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-0541 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-0541 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29382.
When was CVE-2026-0541 published?: CVE-2026-0541 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/fa/50/c7/cve-2026-0541pdf-en-US-530730.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:axis:axis_os:*:*:*:*:active:*:*:*

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