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CVE-2022-37060

7.5 · HIGH

FLIR AX8 thermal sensor cameras version up to and including 1.46.16 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal due to an improper access restriction.

Published Aug 18, 2022CWE-22EPSS 18.82%

Overview

CVE-2022-37060 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 18, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

FLIR AX8 thermal sensor cameras version up to and including 1.46.16 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal due to an improper access restriction. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this by sending a URI that contains directory traversal characters to disclose the contents of files located outside of the server's restricted path. NOTE: The vendor has stated that with the introduction of firmware version 1.49.16 (Jan 2023) the FLIR AX8 should no longer be affected by the vulnerability reported. Latest firmware version (as of Oct 2025, was released Jun 2024) is 1.55.16.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/168116/FLIR-AX8-1.46.16-Traversal-Access-Control-Command-Injection-XSS.htmlGitHubgist.github.com/Nwqda/9e16852ab7827dc62b8e44d6180a6899Refwww.flir.com/products/ax8-automation/Refwww.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2018-5493.phpRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/168116/FLIR-AX8-1.46.16-Traversal-Access-Control-Command-Injection-XSS.htmlGitHubgist.github.com/Nwqda/9e16852ab7827dc62b8e44d6180a6899Refwww.flir.com/products/ax8-automation/Refwww.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2018-5493.php

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-37060?

CVE-2022-37060 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 18, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-37060?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-37060?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-37060?

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