CVE-2018-25141CWE-306

FLIR Thermal Traffic Cameras V1.01-0bb5b27 Unauthenticated RTSP Stream Disclosure

High · published December 24, 2025

CVSS v4.0
8.7
EPSS
0%
Percentile
39.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unsecured endpoint is your gateway to a live feed! This CVE allows attackers to access FLIR thermal traffic cameras without any authentication, like finding a secret window into a live event without a ticket! 🔥 Imagine a restaurant with an open kitchen, where anyone can walk in and watch the chefs at work without any checks or balances. This vulnerability opens up the camera feeds to the world, letting anyone peek in without a reservation! With this vulnerability, attackers can access live video streams, surveil areas without permission, and potentially exploit sensitive information. This breach could lead to serious privacy violations and unauthorized monitoring of traffic areas, which is absolutely devastating for security!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant with an open kitchen, where anyone can walk in and watch the chefs at work without any checks or balances. This vulnerability opens up the camera feeds to the world, letting anyone peek in without a reservation! This unauthenticated access flaw allows attackers to retrieve MJPEG streams and snapshots directly from specific endpoints, such as /live.mjpeg and /snapshot.jpg, without needing any credentials. Essentially, these cameras are handing over the keys to their video feeds without checking who’s at the door!

What to do

With this vulnerability, attackers can access live video streams, surveil areas without permission, and potentially exploit sensitive information. This breach could lead to serious privacy violations and unauthorized monitoring of traffic areas, which is absolutely devastating for security! First, it's crucial to patch the cameras to the latest firmware as provided by FLIR. Next, implement robust access controls and ensure that all camera feeds are secured behind authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access. Regularly audit your security settings to keep these vital assets safe! You've got this! By following these steps, you'll secure your thermal cameras and keep unwanted eyes at bay. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.7 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00469 · 39.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published
2025-12-24T19:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 DEC 19:27Z
    FLIR Thermal Traffic Cameras V1.01-0bb5b27 Unauthenticated RTSP Stream Disclosure
    cvelistv5