CVE-2017-20215
FLIR Thermal Camera FC-S/PT firmware version 8.0.0.64 Authenticated OS Command Injection
Description
FLIR Thermal Camera FC-S/PT firmware version 8.0.0.64 contains an authenticated OS command injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute shell commands with root privileges. Authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary shell commands through unvalidated input parameters to gain complete control of the thermal camera system.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 8, 2026, 12:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 8, 2026, 7:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2017-20215
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the firmware to the latest version.
- Validate all user inputs for command injection.
- Restrict access to authenticated users.
- Monitor system logs for suspicious activity.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017090207 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42788/ Added Reference https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2017-5437.php -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description FLIR Thermal Camera FC-S/PT firmware version 8.0.0.64 contains an authenticated OS command injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute shell commands with root privileges. Authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary shell commands through unvalidated input parameters to gain complete control of the thermal camera system. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-78 Added Reference https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017090207 Added Reference https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144325 Added Reference https://web.archive.org/web/20171011125811/https://www.flir.com/security/blog/details/?ID=87043 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42788/ Added Reference https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2017-5437.php