CVE-2018-25140 FLIR Thermal Traffic Cameras V1.01-0bb5b27 Unauthenticated Websocket Device Manipulation
Unauthenticated attackers can manipulate FLIR thermal traffic cameras via WebSocket to modify configurations, access system info, or cause denial of service.
- 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-2018-25140?
CVE-2018-25140 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in FLIR Systems, Inc. Thermal Traffic Cameras, 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 thermal traffic cameras contain an unauthenticated device manipulation vulnerability in their WebSocket implementation that allows attackers to bypass authentication and authorization controls. Attackers can directly modify device configurations, access system information, and potentially initiate denial of service by sending crafted WebSocket messages without authentication.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25140?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25140?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25140 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2018-25140 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25140 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h2gq-4xqf-ccqf.