Is CVE-2018-25138 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-25138 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-25138 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-25138 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25138?

CVE-2018-25138 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2018-25138

CWE-798Published: December 24, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

FLIR AX8 Thermal Camera 1.32.16 contains hard-coded SSH and web panel credentials that cannot be changed through normal camera operations. Attackers can exploit these persistent credentials to gain unauthorized shell access and login to multiple camera interfaces using predefined username and password combinations.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The FLIR AX8 Thermal Camera contains hard-coded credentials that cannot be changed, allowing unauthorized users to gain shell access. This critical vulnerability is remotely exploitable and allows full control over the device, reflected in its 9.8 CVSS score.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Since credentials cannot be changed, users should isolate the device on a secure, non-public network to prevent unauthorized remote access.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25138 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.