Unauthenticated Remote Access Vulnerability in FLIR Thermal Camera Firmware
CVE-2017-20213

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Flir Systems, Inc.

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-20213?

FLIR Thermal Cameras running firmware version 8.0.0.64 are exposed to a vulnerability that allows attack vectors for unauthorized access to live camera streams without the need for authentication. This flaw enables remote attackers to intercept video feeds from the thermal cameras across various models, potentially leading to privacy breaches and unauthorized surveillance. Users are recommended to apply security updates and restrict network access to mitigated this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

FLIR Thermal Camera F/FC/PT/D Stream 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-2017-20213 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2017-20213 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2017-54...
third-party-advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42789/
exploit
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144323
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-2017-20213 : Unauthenticated Remote Access Vulnerability in FLIR Thermal Camera Firmware