CVE-2018-25138 FLIR AX8 Thermal Camera 1.32.16 Hard-Coded Credentials Authentication Bypass

Critical 9.3 Published 24 Dec 2025 Updated 1 Oct 2026

Attackers can use hard-coded SSH and web panel credentials to gain unauthorized shell access and control over FLIR AX8 Thermal Cameras.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-25138?

CVE-2018-25138 is a critical vulnerability in FLIR AX8 Thermal Camera, published on 24 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

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.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25138?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Flir Flir Ax8 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25138?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25138 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-25138 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25138 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8j6v-82x4-pg34.