CVE-2022-37061
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitAll FLIR AX8 thermal sensor cameras version up to and including 1.46.16 are vulnerable to Remote Command Injection.
Published Aug 18, 2022 · Updated Oct 17, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-37061 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Flir Ax8 Firmware.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Aug 18, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Flir Ax8 Firmware <=1.46.16, Flir Ax8 Firmware 1.46.16.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
100%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
All FLIR AX8 thermal sensor cameras version up to and including 1.46.16 are vulnerable to Remote Command Injection. This can be exploited to inject and execute arbitrary shell commands as the root user through the id HTTP POST parameter in the res.php endpoint. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with the root privileges. 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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 6, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Aug 18, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Flir Ax8 FirmwareFlir | See advisory | 1.46.16 |
Patched Releases
Flir Ax8 Firmware
<=1.46.16
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 18, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Aug 18, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 6, 2022
Last updated
Oct 17, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://www.flir.com/products/ax8-automation/
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168114/FLIX-AX8-1.46.16-Remote-Command-Execution.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168116/FLIR-AX8-1.46.16-Traversal-Access-Control-Command-Injection-XSS.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169701/FLIR-AX8-1.46.16-Remote-Command-Injection.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
All FLIR AX8 thermal sensor cameras version up to and including 1.46.16 are vulnerable to Remote Command Injection.
Affected: Flir Ax8 Firmware. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Aug 18, 2022.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Flir Ax8 Firmware <=1.46.16, Flir Ax8 Firmware 1.46.16.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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