Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2015-8256?

Affected: Network Camera Firmware (Axis). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2015-8256 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2015-8256 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2015-8256?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2015-8256?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2015-8256 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2015-8256

MediumPublic exploit

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Axis network cameras.

Published Apr 17, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2015-8256 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.1 v3) affecting Network Camera Firmware (Axis).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3

6.1

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

51%

Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Axis network cameras.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Network Camera FirmwareAxis	See advisory	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Apr 17, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

References

advisory97699
exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141674/AXIS-Network-Camera-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
exploitExploitDB-39683
exploit39683

FAQ

Common Questions.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Axis network cameras.
Affected: Network Camera Firmware (Axis). 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.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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