CVE-2026-1185
📛 CVE Title
CVE-2026-1185
Description
A configuration file on the local file system had improper input validation which could allow code execution and potentially lead to privilege escalation. This vulnerability can only be exploited if an attacker can log in to the Axis device using SSH.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Axis
- CVSS severity
- MEDIUM
- CVSS score
- 5.4 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L- Effective score
- 5.4 / 10 MEDIUM source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-732 - Reserved
- 2026-01-19
- Published
- 2026-05-12 05:49 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-05-13 03:57 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/1xxx/CVE-2026-1185.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-1185 — CVE-2026-1185
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2026-05-12 07:16:09 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-05-19 16:07:33 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 5.4 / 10 MEDIUM source: product-security@axis.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L- Exploitability subscore
- 2.8 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 2.5 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0007 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 21.23% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-24
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-05-25 04:43 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2026-29386 - Assigner
- Axis
- Published
- May 12, 2026, 5:49:46 AM
- Updated
- May 13, 2026, 3:57:48 AM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
5.4 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.0700
- Vendors
- Axis Communications AB
- Products
-
AXIS OS (12.0.0 <12.10.36)
ENISA description: A configuration file on the local file system had improper input validation which could allow code execution and potentially lead to privilege escalation. This vulnerability can only be exploited if an attacker can log in to the Axis device using SSH.
EUVD references (1)
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Communications AB | AXIS OS |
12.0.0 (affected)
|
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Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:o:axis:axis_os:*:*:*:*:active:*:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
Web references (4)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-1185 tenable:nvd.nist.gov
- https://www.axis.com/dam/public/69/df/8d/cve-2026-1185pdf-en-US-530733.pdf tenable:www.axis.com
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-1185 tenable:www.cve.org
- https://www.first.org/epss/ tenable:www.first.org
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://www.axis.com/dam/public/69/df/8d/cve-2026-1185pdf-en-US-530733.pdf product-security@axis.com Vendor Advisory
Remediations (20)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:blog.qualys.com
With Qualys Policy Audit's out-of-the-box mitigation or Compensatory Controls, which reduce the risk of a vulnerability being exploited because the remediation ( fix / patch ) cannot be done immediately, these security controls are not recommended by any industry standards, such as CIS and DISA-STIG.
2026-05-23 21:36 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-23 21:36 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's January 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 114 flaws, including one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-23 21:36 UTC -
web:www.cisecurity.org
<p>Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could result in an attacker gaining the same privileges as the logged-on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or ...
2026-05-23 21:36 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...
2026-05-23 21:36 UTC -
web:www.crowdstrike.com
Microsoft has released security updates for 114 vulnerabilities, including three zero-days, plus eight critical CVEs in its January 2026 Patch Tuesday rollout.
2026-05-23 21:36 UTC -
web:www.lansweeper.com
Which vulnerabilities, issues, and other things did Microsoft update? Discover what's new using Lansweeper's Patch Tuesday January 2026 summary.
2026-05-23 21:36 UTC -
web:www.manageengine.com
Unfold what this Patch Tuesday has in store for you Patch Tuesday, the unofficial term for Microsoft's scheduled security fix release on every second Tuesday of a month, has been a constant topic of discussion ever since its inception. Upcoming Webinar May 14,2026 11:30 EDT & 6:30 a.m. GMT Agenda of the Free Patch Tuesday webinar A complete breakdown of all the latest Patch Tuesday updates ...
2026-05-23 21:36 UTC -
web:www.rapid7.com
Microsoft kicks off Patch Tuesday for 2026 with 114 vulnerabilities, including an exploited-in-the-wild information disclosure vulnerability in Windows DWM.
2026-05-23 21:36 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-05-23 21:36 UTC -
web:cybernews.com
Ubiquiti has released emergency updates for its UniFi Network Application - a critical vulnerability allows hackers to compromise systems without credentials.
2026-05-26 02:53 UTC -
web:epatch.pa.gov
Why does PATCH exist? Its purpose is to better enable the public to obtain criminal history record checks. The repository was created and is maintained in accordance with Pennsylvania's Criminal History Information Act contained in Chapter 91 of Title 18, Crimes Code. This Act also directs the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) to disseminate criminal history data to criminal justice agencies ...
2026-05-26 02:53 UTC -
web:patch.moe
Age Verification Are you 18 years or older? YES NO
2026-05-26 02:53 UTC -
web:support.microsoft.com
Additional information about this update The following articles contain additional information about this update as it relates to individual product versions. 5084071 Description of the Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8 and 4.8.1 for Windows Server 2022 (KB5084071) Known issues in this update Microsoft is not currently aware of any issues in this update. How to get this update ...
2026-05-26 02:53 UTC -
web:threatprotect.qualys.com
Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in April Patch Tuesday Edition CVE - 2026 -33825: Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Microsoft Defender is a comprehensive, AI-powered security suite that provides malware protection, phishing detection, and web protection for individuals and businesses.
2026-05-26 02:53 UTC -
web:www.axis.com
Solution & Mitigation Axis has released a patch for this flaw with the following versions: • Active Track 12.10.37 ed CVE-2026-1185 . For more information, please visit the Axis vulnerability Axis devices not included in these tracks and still under support will receive a patch according to their planned maintenance and release schedule.
2026-05-26 02:53 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 167 flaws, including 2 zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-26 02:53 UTC -
web:www.crowdstrike.com
Microsoft has released security updates for 130 vulnerabilities, including 30 critical, in its May 2026 Patch Tuesday rollout.
2026-05-26 02:53 UTC -
web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
2026-05-26 02:53 UTC -
web:www.esri.com
Key highlights Portal for ArcGIS Security 2026 Update 1 Patch Portal for ArcGIS 11.4, 11.5, and 12.0 require a security patch US CISA recommends applying Critical Security patches within 15 days Patch /update resets potentially over-scoped developer credentials Check if your applications/scripts using developer credentials are fully operational after update
2026-05-26 02:53 UTC
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