CVE-2018-25138CWE-798

FLIR AX8 Thermal Camera 1.32.16 Hard-Coded Credentials Authentication Bypass

Critical · published December 24, 2025

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Hidden SSH credentials in the FLIR AX8 Thermal Camera mean attackers can waltz right in like they own the place! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel with master keys that never get changed — anyone who finds one can access every room without a peep. That's what these hard-coded credentials allow: unrestricted access to all camera interfaces! An attacker could gain unauthorized shell access, potentially taking full control of the camera system. This could lead to serious breaches of privacy, data theft, and even unauthorized surveillance. The implications are absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with master keys that never get changed — anyone who finds one can access every room without a peep. That's what these hard-coded credentials allow: unrestricted access to all camera interfaces! The vulnerability stems from hard-coded SSH and web panel credentials in the FLIR AX8 Thermal Camera version 1.32.16, which cannot be modified through normal operations, allowing unauthorized users to access sensitive functionalities.

What to do

An attacker could gain unauthorized shell access, potentially taking full control of the camera system. This could lead to serious breaches of privacy, data theft, and even unauthorized surveillance. The implications are absolutely devastating! Update the FLIR AX8 Thermal Camera firmware to the latest version as soon as possible. Regularly review and change passwords for your devices to mitigate risk. Implement network segmentation to keep these devices isolated from sensitive areas of your infrastructure. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll enhance your security and keep those sneaky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00621 · 49.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-798 · Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Published
2025-12-24T19:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 DEC 19:27Z
    FLIR AX8 Thermal Camera 1.32.16 Hard-Coded Credentials Authentication Bypass
    cvelistv5