CVE-2026-1185: A configuration file on the local file system had improper input validation which could allow code execution a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-1185?

axis os: upgrade to 12.10.37. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-1185 being exploited?

CVE-2026-1185 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-2026-1185 affect?

CVE-2026-1185 affects axis os. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A configuration file on the local file system had improper input validation which could allow code execution and potentially lead to privilege escalation. This vulnerability can only be exploited if an attacker can log in to the Axis device

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-1185?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2026-1185 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting axis os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A configuration file on the local file system had improper input validation which could allow code execution and potentially lead to privilege escalation. This vulnerability can only be exploited if an attacker can log in to the Axis device using SSH.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
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 < 12.10.37

Fixed in: 12.10.37

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-2026-1185?

axis os: upgrade to 12.10.37. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-1185 being exploited?

CVE-2026-1185 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-2026-1185 affect?

CVE-2026-1185 affects axis os. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A configuration file on the local file system had improper input validation which could allow code execution and potentially lead to privilege escalation. This vulnerability can only be exploited if an attacker can log in to the Axis device

How urgent is CVE-2026-1185?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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