Hard-Coded SSH Credentials in FLIR Thermal Cameras
CVE-2017-20214
9.3CRITICAL
Key Information:
- Vendor
Flir Systems, Inc.
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 7 January 2026
Badges
👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2017-20214?
The FLIR Thermal Camera F/FC/PT/D firmware version 8.0.0.64 contains hard-coded SSH credentials that cannot be altered during standard camera operations. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit these unmodifiable credentials to gain unauthorized remote access to the thermal camera system, potentially compromising sensitive data and operations.
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.
References
CVSS V4
Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
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