CVE-2018-25139: flir ax8 Missing Auth — Exploit

Description

FLIR AX8 Thermal Camera 1.32.16 contains an unauthenticated vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access live video streams without credentials. Attackers can directly connect to the RTSP stream using tools like VLC or FFmpeg to view and record thermal camera footage.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-306 Missing Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
flir	flir_ax8_firmware	All
flir	flir_ax8	All
flir	flir_ax8_firmware	All
flir	flir_ax8	All

References

Exploits

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45606 https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2018-5492.php https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45606 https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2018-5492.php

Other References

https://www.flir.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25139? +

FLIR AX8 Thermal Camera 1.32.16 contains an unauthenticated vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access live video streams without credentials. Attackers can directly connect to the RTSP stream using tools like VLC or FFmpeg to view and record thermal camera footage. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-25139? +

CVE-2018-25139 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-25139? +

CVE-2018-25139 affects products from flir, specifically: flir_ax8, flir_ax8_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2018-25139? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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