HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-25139
HIGH

CVE-2018-25139

CWE-306Published: December 24, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25139 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

flir2 product(s)
flir ax8 firmwareflir ax8
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

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

All References (5)

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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45606Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.flir.comProduct
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https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2018-5492.phpExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45606Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2018-5492.phpExploit · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-25139
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-306
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 24, 2025

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-25139 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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