Information Disclosure in FLIR Thermal Camera Products
CVE-2017-20212

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Flir Systems, Inc.

Status
Flir Thermal Camera F/fc/pt/d
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-20212?

The firmware of FLIR Thermal Camera F/FC/PT/D version 8.0.0.64 is susceptible to an information disclosure vulnerability. This security flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to exploit the '/var/www/data/controllers/api/xml.php' readFile() function, allowing them to read arbitrary files from the local system. The flaw arises from unverified input parameters, providing a vector for unauthorized access to sensitive data. Proper security measures and timely updates are crucial to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

FLIR Thermal Camera F/FC/PT/D 8.0.0.64

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2017-20212 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2017-20212 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2017-54...
third-party-advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42786/
exploit
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144322
exploit

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

LiquidWorm as Gjoko Krstic of Zero Science Lab
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CVE-2017-20212 : Information Disclosure in FLIR Thermal Camera Products