CVE-2017-20212 (GCVE-0-2017-20212)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-07 23:09 – Updated: 2026-04-07 14:03
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
FLIR Thermal Camera F/FC/PT/D 8.0.0.64 Information Disclosure via File Reading
Summary
FLIR Thermal Camera F/FC/PT/D firmware version 8.0.0.64 contains an information disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files through unverified input parameters. Attackers can exploit the /var/www/data/controllers/api/xml.php readFile() function to access local system files without authentication.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-01-08 15:08 UTC
CWE
- CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Assigner
References
5 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL… | third-party-advisory |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42786/ | exploit |
| https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144322 | exploit |
| https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017090202 | third-party-advisory |
| https://web.archive.org/web/20171011125811/https:… | vendor-advisorypatch |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLIR Systems, Inc. | FLIR Thermal Camera F/FC/PT/D |
Affected:
8.0.0.64
|
guessed |
Date Public
2017-09-25 00:00
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