Hard-Coded Credentials in FLIR AX8 Thermal Camera Impacting Security
CVE-2018-25138

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Flir Systems

Status
Flir Ax8 Thermal Camera
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25138?

The FLIR AX8 Thermal Camera version 1.32.16 is susceptible to a security vulnerability due to hard-coded SSH and web panel credentials. These credentials cannot be altered through the device's standard operation procedures, enabling malicious actors to exploit this weakness. Successfully exploiting the vulnerability allows unauthorized users to gain shell access and log into various camera interfaces using predefined username and password combinations, posing a significant risk to the integrity and confidentiality of the device.

Affected Version(s)

FLIR AX8 Thermal Camera 1.32.16

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-2018-25138 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45629
exploit
https://www.flir.com
product
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2018-54...
third-party-advisory

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-2018-25138 : Hard-Coded Credentials in FLIR AX8 Thermal Camera Impacting Security