Path Traversal in Flir Ax8
CVE-2022-37060
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.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.184 (97.2th percentile), scored .
Moderate probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — watch for active exploitation reports. 97th percentile — 97.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.180 · newest: 0.184 · change: +0.004
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.flir.com/products/ax8-automation/ (Product, Vendor Advisory)
- gist.github.com/Nwqda/9e16852ab7827dc62b8e44d6180a6899 (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, Mitigation)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/168116/FLIR-AX8-1.46.16-Traversal-Access-Control-… (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2018-5493.php (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-37060?
- CVE-2022-37060 is a high-severity vulnerability in Flir Ax8, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2022-08-18.
- How severe is CVE-2022-37060?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.