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AXIS Camera Station EUVDEUVD-2026-111816

| CVE-2026-63286 HIGH
Inadequate Encryption Strength (CWE-326)
2026-10-28 Axis GHSA-7c4c-2f85-qf36
7.1
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: Axis
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Obtain local/low-priv access to host
  2. Delivery
    Copy database backup file offline
  3. Exploit
    Crack inadequate backup encryption
  4. Execution
    Recover stored credentials
  5. Impact
    Reuse credentials to compromise system

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A04:2025 - Cryptographic Failures
ASVS 5.0
V11 - Cryptography Encryption strength requirements
Exploitation Conditions

The attacker must obtain an AXIS Camera Station Pro / Camera Station 5 database backup file and perform an offline attack against its inadequately strong encryption (CWE-326) to recover the credentials stored inside; per the advisory this includes backups created before patching AND the one additional recovery backup that Camera Station automatically generates when the update is applied, both of which remain vulnerable. Limiting factors consistent with the CVSS vector: exploitation requires local access to the backup artifacts (AV:L) and low-level privileges (PR:L), with no user interaction (UI:N) - it is not remotely exploitable against a default network-facing service. The vendor states remediation requires deleting all such backups and changing the credentials stored in AXIS Camera Station Pro, in addition to updating; updating alone does not remove already-exposed backups.

Impact

The input CVSS vector (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N, 7.1 High) is the dominant signal and it describes a locally-exploitable, low-privilege weakness rather than a remotely-reachable one: AV:L means the attacker must already have local access to the backup artifacts, and PR:L means some level of authenticated/low privilege is required, so this is not a mass-exploitable internet-facing flaw. No KEV listing, no EPSS score, and no PoC are present in the supplied data, so exploitation probability signals are absent rather than low - this is missing data, not evidence of safety. The vuln.today Decision label is 'this_week', indicating moderate prioritization consistent with a high-impact-but-access-gated issue rather than an emergency. The distinctive risk amplifier, confirmed by the Axis advisory, is operational: backups made before the patch stay vulnerable, and applying the update itself writes one additional vulnerable backup, so simply patching does NOT close the exposure - stored credentials remain recoverable from any lingering backup until those backups are deleted and credentials rotated. Net: a credible high-confidentiality/integrity issue for environments where backup files are accessible to untrusted or low-privileged parties, but gated by local access rather than a widespread remote threat.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A low-privileged user on the host, or anyone with read access to backup storage/media, copies an AXIS Camera Station database backup offline and defeats its inadequately strong encryption (CWE-326) to extract stored credentials, including the extra recovery backup the update automatically creates. Consistent with AV:L/AC:L/PR:L, no user interaction is needed and the cracking is performed offline at the attacker's leisure. No public exploit identified at time of analysis.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 28, 2026

AXIS Camera Station Pro and Camera Station 5 weakly encrypt database backups (CWE-326), so an attacker who obtains a backup file can attack it offline and recover the credentials stored inside. The exposure covers backups created before the fix and the extra recovery backup that Camera Station automatically creates when the update is applied; the CVSS 7.1 vector (AV:L/PR:L, UI:N) means local access to the backup artifacts and low privileges are required, not remote reachability. No public exploit code or confirmed active exploitation was identified at time of analysis, and updating alone does not remove already-exposed backups.

RemediationAI

Patch available per vendor advisory; apply the patched AXIS Camera Station Pro / Camera Station 5 release described at https://www.axis.com/dam/public/c9/5c/29/cve-2026-63286pdf-en-US-560650.pdf, noting that the exact fixed version number is not stated in the supplied data. After updating, delete all existing database backups, including the additional recovery backup that Camera Station automatically creates when the update is applied, because those files remain vulnerable to offline attack. Then change the credentials stored in AXIS Camera Station Pro, since credentials in previously created backups may already be recoverable. The vendor presents deleting the backups and rotating the stored credentials, in addition to updating, as required remediation; updating alone is not sufficient.

Affected VersionsENISA

AXIS Camera Station 5 5.00 ≤*
AXIS Camera Station Pro 6.0 <6.20

Affected Packages

euvd axis_camera_station_pro fix: 6.20

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The root cause is CWE-326, inadequate encryption strength, in the database backup mechanism of AXIS Camera Station Pro and Camera Station 5. The CPE entries list both products with wildcard versions, so the supplied data does not enumerate exact affected builds; the Axis advisory defines the patched baseline. Because backups are encrypted with insufficient strength, possession of the file is enough to mount an offline guessing or brute-force attack against the credential material it contains; the sources do not describe any additional trigger beyond that offline attack. The CVSS vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N frames this as a local, low-privilege issue rather than a network-facing service vulnerability, and the vendor notes that pre-patch backups and the automatically generated recovery backup remain vulnerable even after updating.

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Severity by source

Vendor (Axis) PRIMARY 7.1 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
vuln.today AI 7.1 HIGH

Offline attack needs local access to backup files (AV:L) and low privilege (PR:L); weak encryption is straightforward to break (AC:L); recovered credentials disclose data and enable system compromise (C:H/I:H, A:N).

3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (Axis).

CVSS VectorVendor: Axis

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch available
Oct 28, 2026 - 08:16 EUVD
CVE Published
Oct 28, 2026 - 06:54 cve.org
HIGH 7.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Database backups are vulnerable to offline attacks. Backups created using a version prior to the patched version are still vulnerable. AXIS Camera Station Pro automatically creates one more such backup for recovery purpose when the update is applied. Delete all these backups and change the credentials stored in AXIS Camera Station Pro.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

AXIS Camera Station Pro and Camera Station 5 produce database backups with weak encryption, so anyone who obtains a backup file can recover stored credentials offline. The exposure involves local access and low privileges, meaning insiders or attackers who already have a foothold could exploit it. Leadership should care because credential compromise could enable lateral movement and unauthorized access to camera systems and connected networks.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: restrict local and network access to backup files, encrypt backups at rest with strong encryption, rotate credentials stored in backups, and securely delete unnecessary or pre-fix backups.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 100% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
video-surveillance management software, physical-security industry niche
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

36
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +36
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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