UNKNOWN CVSS 5.0
Published: 2004-12-31

CVE-2004-2426

axis 2100_network_camera Security Advisory (CVE-2004-2426)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2004-2426 impacting axis 2100_network_camera. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Directory traversal vulnerability in Axis Network Camera 2.40 and earlier, and Video Server 3.12 and earlier, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a .. (dot dot) in an HTTP POST request to ServerManager.srv, then use these privileges to conduct other activities, such as modifying files using editcgi.cgi.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product axis / 2100_network_camera
Affected Versions 2.12
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2004-2426 impacting axis 2100_network_camera.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2004-2426.yaml
id: cve-2004-2426

info:
  name: axis 2100_network_camera - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2004-2426 affecting axis 2100_network_camera.
    Evaluation: Directory traversal vulnerability in Axis Network Camera 2.40 and earlier, and Video Server 3.12 and earlier, allows remote attackers to bypass authen...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2004-2426
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.0
    cve-id: CVE-2004-2426
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2004-2426,axis,2100_network_camera,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "2100_network_camera"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2004-2426.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2004-2426
# Target: axis 2100_network_camera | CVSS: 5.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2004-2426 (axis 2100_network_camera)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against axis 2100_network_camera scope (2.12).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2004-2426.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2004-2426
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install 2100_network_camera 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade 2100_network_camera 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update 2100_network_camera

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i 2100_network_camera 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i 2100_network_camera

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2004-2426 in axis 2100_network_camera?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update axis 2100_network_camera packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2004-2426?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2004-2426?

CVE-2004-2426 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2004-2426
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor axis
Product 2100_network_camera
Published 2004-12-31
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N