Remote Command Injection Vulnerabilities in FLIR Thermal Camera PT-Series
CVE-2017-20216

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Flir Systems, Inc.

Status
Flir Thermal Camera Pt-series
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-20216?

The firmware version 8.0.0.64 of the FLIR Thermal Camera PT-Series is susceptible to multiple unauthenticated remote command injection vulnerabilities. These issues arise due to unsanitized POST parameters within the controllerFlirSystem.php script, particularly through the execFlirSystem() function, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary system commands with root privileges via shell_exec() calls. The vulnerabilities were noted by the Shadowserver Foundation, highlighting the critical need for users to patch their devices to mitigate risks associated with potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

FLIR Thermal Camera PT-Series 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-2017-20216 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2017-20216 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2017-54...
third-party-advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42785/
exploit
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144321
exploit

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
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CVE-2017-20216 : Remote Command Injection Vulnerabilities in FLIR Thermal Camera PT-Series