Unauthenticated Device Manipulation Vulnerability in FLIR Thermal Traffic Cameras
CVE-2018-25140

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Flir Systems, Inc.

Status
Thermal Traffic Cameras
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25140?

FLIR thermal traffic cameras are susceptible to an unauthenticated device manipulation vulnerability in their WebSocket implementation. This flaw allows attackers to bypass existing authentication and authorization measures, providing unauthorized access to manipulate device configurations and access sensitive system information. Additionally, attackers can send specially crafted WebSocket messages which may lead to denial of service conditions, significantly impacting the operational integrity of the affected devices.

Affected Version(s)

Thermal Traffic Cameras V1.01-0bb5b27

Thermal Traffic Cameras E1.00.09

Thermal Traffic Cameras V1.02.P01

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-2018-25140 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45539
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-2018-25140 : Unauthenticated Device Manipulation Vulnerability in FLIR Thermal Traffic Cameras