PatchTheCVECVE-2024-47261: 51l3nc3, a member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API uploadoverlayimage.cgi did n
CVE-2024-47261 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting axis os, axis os 2022, axis os 2024. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
51l3nc3, a member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API uploadoverlayimage.cgi did not have sufficient input validation to allow an attacker to upload files to block access to create image overlays in the web interface of the Axis device.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 68%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-1287 |
| Published | 2025-04-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-47261?
axis os: upgrade to 12.3.56; axis os 2022: upgrade to 10.12.276; axis os 2024: upgrade to 11.11.141. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-47261 being exploited?
CVE-2024-47261 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-47261 affect?
CVE-2024-47261 affects axis os, axis os 2022, axis os 2024. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). 51l3nc3, a member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API uploadoverlayimage.cgi did not have sufficient input validation to allow an attacker to upload files to block access to create image overlays in the web inter
How urgent is CVE-2024-47261?
Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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