# CVE-2015-8257: The devtools.sh script in AXIS network cameras allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in t

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2017-05-02 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The devtools.sh script in AXIS network cameras allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the app parameter to (1) app_license.shtml, (2) app_license_custom.shtml, (3) app_index.shtml, or (4) app_params.shtml.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138083/AXIS-Authenticated-Remote-Command-Execution.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92159
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40171/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40171

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