PatchTheCVECVE-2026-5303: The ACAP framework contains a Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) race condition, which could potentially le
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Routine
MEDIUM 5.7
CVE-2026-5303 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.7) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The ACAP framework contains a Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) race condition, which could potentially lead 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
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.7 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 87%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-367 |
| Published | 2026-08-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): Axis Communications AB
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.