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CVE-2015-8256

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Axis network cameras.

Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.1, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited data confidentiality, limited integrity, for affected systems. Impacting 11 products from axis, from axis, from axis and 8 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

First disclosed in 2017, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.

Published

2017-04-17T16:59:00.150

Last Modified

2025-04-20T01:37:25.860

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.0: 6.1 (MEDIUM)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Access Vector: NETWORK
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: NONE
Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
Availability Impact: NONE

Exploitability Score

8.6

Impact Score

2.9

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-79

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Operating System	axis	network_camera_firmware	-	Yes
Hardware	axis	cannon_network_camera	-	No
Hardware	axis	explosion-protected_camera	-	No
Hardware	axis	fixed_box_camera	-	No
Hardware	axis	fixed_bullet_camera	-	No
Hardware	axis	fixed_dome_camera	-	No
Hardware	axis	modular_camera	-	No
Hardware	axis	onboard_camera	-	No
Hardware	axis	panoramic_camera	-	No
Hardware	axis	ptz_camera	-	No
Hardware	axis	thermal_camera	-	No

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141674/AXIS-Network-Camera-Cross-Site-Scripting.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97699 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39683/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141674/AXIS-Network-Camera-Cross-Site-Scripting.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97699 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39683/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For axis's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.