CVE-2025-9055
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows authenticated VAPIX administrators to escalate their privileges to Linux root level on affected Axis devices. Only users with existing administrator access to the VAPIX Edge storage API can exploit this flaw. Organizations using Axis devices with VAPIX Edge storage functionality are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Axis devices with VAPIX Edge storage API
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An authenticated malicious insider or compromised administrator account gains full root control over the device, enabling complete system compromise, data theft, persistence, and lateral movement.
Likely Case
Privileged user accidentally or intentionally gains root access, potentially causing system instability or configuration changes that affect device functionality.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, impact is limited to authorized administrators who already have significant system access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires existing VAPIX administrator access; cannot be exploited by unauthenticated users.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check Axis advisory for specific fixed firmware versions
Vendor Advisory: https://www.axis.com/dam/public/23/a3/00/cve-2025-9055pdf-en-US-504219.pdf
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download latest firmware from Axis website. 2. Backup device configuration. 3. Apply firmware update via web interface or Axis Device Manager. 4. Reboot device. 5. Verify update and restore configuration if needed.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict VAPIX Administrator Access
allLimit VAPIX administrator accounts to only essential personnel and implement strong authentication.
Network Segmentation
allIsolate Axis devices on separate network segments with strict access controls.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls for VAPIX administrator accounts with multi-factor authentication
- Monitor VAPIX API logs for privilege escalation attempts and unusual administrator activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device firmware version against Axis advisory; devices with vulnerable VAPIX Edge storage API versions are affected.Check Version:
Check via web interface: System > Support > System Overview, or via VAPIX API: http://[device-ip]/axis-cgi/admin/param.cgi?action=list&group=Properties.Firmware.VersionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware version matches or exceeds patched version listed in Axis advisory.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual VAPIX API calls from administrator accounts
- Privilege escalation attempts in system logs
- Unexpected root-level process execution
Network Indicators:
- Unusual VAPIX API traffic patterns from administrator accounts
- Suspicious outbound connections from Axis devices
SIEM Query:
source="axis_device" AND (event_type="privilege_escalation" OR api_call="*edge*storage*" AND user_role="admin")