Vulnerability Description
FLIR Thermal Camera PT-Series firmware version 8.0.0.64 contains multiple unauthenticated remote command injection vulnerabilities in the controllerFlirSystem.php script. Attackers can execute arbitrary system commands as root by exploiting unsanitized POST parameters in the execFlirSystem() function through shell_exec() calls. Exploitation evidence was observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2026-01-06 (UTC).
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017090203
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144321
- https://web.archive.org/web/20171011125811/https://www.flir.com/security/blog/de
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42785/
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2017-5438.php
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2017-5438.php
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-20216?
CVE-2017-20216 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). FLIR Thermal Camera PT-Series firmware version 8.0.0.64 contains multiple unauthenticated remote command injection vulnerabilities in the controllerFlirSystem.php script. Attackers can execute arbitra...
How severe is CVE-2017-20216?
CVE-2017-20216 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-20216?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.