Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
FLIR AX8 thermal cameras running firmware 1.32.16 may expose live video streams without requiring a password. This can let an unauthenticated remote party view or record thermal footage if they can reach the camera’s RTSP service. The main business risk is confidentiality loss from sensitive monitoring locations.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority if FLIR AX8 cameras monitor sensitive areas, industrial processes, or safety operations. Prioritize removing external exposure and confirming vendor remediation. Risk is primarily confidentiality, not device takeover based on provided sources.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25139 is a CWE-306 missing-authentication issue affecting FLIR AX8 Thermal Camera version 1.32.16. The provided CVSS 4.0 score is 8.7, driven by network reachability, low complexity, no privileges, and high confidentiality impact. Public references include a third-party advisory and ExploitDB entry.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations using FLIR AX8 cameras on firmware 1.32.16, especially where camera RTSP services are reachable from untrusted networks or the internet.
Exploitation context
The source bundle references a public ExploitDB entry, so exploit information is publicly available. The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Do not assume active attacks without additional telemetry.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports unauthenticated live stream disclosure on FLIR AX8 firmware 1.32.16. The bundle does not name a patched version, affected adjacent versions, or active exploitation. Validation should focus on asset ownership, firmware confirmation, and access-control posture without publishing stream paths or operational details.
Mitigation direction
- Identify FLIR AX8 cameras and confirm firmware versions.
- Check FLIR guidance for fixed firmware or official remediation.
- Restrict camera access to trusted management and monitoring networks.
- Block internet exposure to camera RTSP services.
- Require network-level authentication or VPN access where feasible.
- Monitor for unexpected connections to camera streaming services.
Validation and detection
- Inventory FLIR AX8 assets and record firmware versions.
- Verify whether any device runs version 1.32.16.
- Confirm RTSP services are not reachable from untrusted networks.
- Confirm live streams require authorized access controls.
- Review logs or network telemetry for unknown viewers.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.7 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.7HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-45606CVE reference · exploit
- FLIR Systems Official Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- Zero Science Lab Disclosure (ZSL-2018-5492)CVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Missing Authentication for Critical Function represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.