PatchTheCVECVE-2026-6181: The Device Configuration Framework is vulnerable to an authentication bypass flaw
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Routine
MEDIUM 5.9
CVE-2026-6181 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Device Configuration Framework is vulnerable to an authentication bypass flaw. This flaw can only be exploited after authenticating with a viewer-privileged service account.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 68%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-290 |
| 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.