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CVE-2026-6505

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.1 EPSS 0.07% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-11 · Last synced 2026-08-15

CyberRota Analysis

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The ACAP framework is vulnerable to a Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) race condition that may allow privilege escalation. Exploitation requires the installation of unsigned ACAP applications on Axis devices, which can be facilitated by an attacker convincing the victim to install a malicious application. Organizations using Axis devices with ACAP capabilities should prioritize addressing this vulnerability to mitigate potential security risks.

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CVE
CVE-2026-6505
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.1
EPSS
0.07%

Original NVD Description

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.