Axis Communications, a leading provider of network cameras and video encoders, uses a set of CGI (Common Gateway Interface) scripts to enable users to interact with their devices. In this blog post, we will explore two essential CGI scripts used in Axis cameras: mjpg/video.cgi and the concept of inurl axiscgi . We'll cover their functionality, security concerns, and best practices for using these features.
Attackers who find these devices can not only view live feeds but may also exploit unpatched vulnerabilities—such as CVE-2025-30026 —to bypass authentication entirely or execute remote code on the device. How to Secure Axis Network Cameras
To understand why this search works, we need to break down the URL components. Most webcams and IP cameras use a standard set of paths to serve video data.