Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects FLIR thermal traffic cameras and allows unauthenticated network access to manipulate devices through WebSocket messages. A successful attacker could change configurations, view system information, or disrupt camera availability. For organizations using these cameras in traffic or safety operations, the business concern is loss of visibility, tampering, and service interruption.
Executive priority
Treat as high-priority if these cameras support traffic management, public safety, or operational monitoring. Prioritize exposure reduction immediately, then confirm vendor-supported remediation. If devices are isolated from untrusted networks, urgency is lower but validation is still recommended.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25140 is a CWE-306 missing-authentication issue in the WebSocket implementation of FLIR Thermal Traffic Cameras. The provided record lists multiple affected firmware versions and a CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3. Public references include a third-party disclosure and ExploitDB entry, but the bundle does not identify a vendor patch or formal remediation advisory.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant where affected FLIR thermal traffic cameras are reachable over IP networks, especially if management interfaces or WebSocket services are accessible beyond trusted administration networks. Internet exposure would materially increase risk, but the provided sources do not quantify exposed devices.
Exploitation context
The source bundle references a public ExploitDB entry, indicating public exploit information exists. CISA KEV status is false in the provided data, and no cited source states active exploitation. The vulnerability is remotely reachable, unauthenticated, and low-complexity according to the supplied CVSS vector.
Researcher notes
The record’s publication date appears unusual for a 2018-numbered CVE, so verify current CVE metadata. Sources identify affected FLIR Thermal Traffic Camera versions and unauthenticated WebSocket manipulation. The bundle does not provide a vendor patch, fixed version, or confirmed active exploitation evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Identify FLIR Thermal Traffic Cameras and confirm firmware versions against the affected list.
- Check FLIR or Teledyne FLIR guidance for updates, replacements, or supported remediation.
- Restrict camera management and WebSocket access to trusted administrative networks only.
- Block Internet access to camera management services where operationally possible.
- Use network monitoring to detect unexpected configuration changes or device resets.
Validation and detection
- Inventory camera models, firmware versions, and management interface exposure.
- Review firewall rules for access to camera web or WebSocket services.
- Confirm whether any affected versions listed in the CVE record are deployed.
- Check vendor support channels for current firmware or security advisories.
- Review logs or monitoring for unexplained configuration changes or availability events.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.3 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
9.3CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-45539CVE reference · exploit
- FLIR Systems Official WebsiteCVE reference · product
- Zero Science Lab Disclosure (ZSL-2018-5490)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.