CVE-2003-02402100 Network Camera Vulnerability
The web-based administration capability for various Axis Network Camera products allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and modify configuration via an HTTP request to the admin/admin.shtml containing a leading // (double slash).
Published Jun 9, 2003 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2003-0240 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting 2100 Network Camera (Axis), 2110 Network Camera (Axis), 2120 Network Camera (Axis) and 6 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including 2100 Network Camera 2.32, 2110 Network Camera 2.32, 2120 Network Camera 2.32.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
30%
Higher than 98.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
36/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Description
The web-based administration capability for various Axis Network Camera products allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and modify configuration via an HTTP request to the admin/admin.shtml containing a leading // (double slash).
Affected Products
9 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| 2100 Network CameraAxis | See advisory | 2.32 |
| 2110 Network CameraAxis | See advisory | 2.32 |
| 2120 Network CameraAxis | See advisory | 2.32 |
| 2130 Ptz Network CameraAxis | See advisory | 2.32 |
| 2400 Video ServerAxis | See advisory | 2.32 |
Patched Releases
2100 Network Camera
2.32
2110 Network Camera
2.32
2120 Network Camera
2.32
2130 Ptz Network Camera
2.32
2400 Video Server
2.32
2401 Video Server
2.32
2420 Network Camera
2.32
2460 Network Dvr
3.00
250s Video Server
3.02
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 9, 2003
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- exploitExploitDB-22626
- other20030527 CORE-2003-0403: Axis Network Camera HTTP Authentication Bypass
- other8876
- other1006854
- otheraxis-admin-authentication-bypass(12104)
FAQ
Common Questions.
The web-based administration capability for various Axis Network Camera products allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and modify configuration via an HTTP request to the admin/admin.shtml containing a leading // (double slash).
Affected: 2100 Network Camera (Axis); 2110 Network Camera (Axis); 2120 Network Camera (Axis), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including 2100 Network Camera 2.32, 2110 Network Camera 2.32, 2120 Network Camera 2.32.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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