CVE-2026-0541: ACAP applications can gain elevated privileges due to improper input validation during the installation proces

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-0541?

axis os: upgrade to 12.9.32. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-0541 being exploited?

CVE-2026-0541 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-0541 affect?

CVE-2026-0541 affects axis os. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). 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

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-0541?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.7UPGRADE

CVE-2026-0541 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting axis os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 99%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2026-05-12
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Axis Communications AB · Vendor: axis

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-12 07:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 18:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

axis axis os UPGRADE

Affected: >= 12.0.0 and < 12.9.32

Fixed in: 12.9.32

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.0.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-0541?

axis os: upgrade to 12.9.32. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-0541 being exploited?

CVE-2026-0541 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-2026-0541 affect?

CVE-2026-0541 affects axis os. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). 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

How urgent is CVE-2026-0541?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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