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CVE-2017-20214

7.5 · HIGH

FLIR Thermal Camera F/FC/PT/D firmware version 8.0.0.64 contains hard-coded SSH credentials that cannot be changed through normal camera operations.

Published Jan 8, 2026CWE-798EPSS 0.33%

Overview

CVE-2017-20214 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 8, 2026 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 Thermal Camera F/FC/PT/D firmware version 8.0.0.64 contains hard-coded SSH credentials that cannot be changed through normal camera operations. Attackers can leverage these persistent, unmodifiable credentials to gain unauthorized remote access to the thermal camera system.

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

Refcxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017090205Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/144324Refweb.archive.org/web/20171011125811/https://www.flir.com/security/blog/details/?ID=87043Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/42787/Refwww.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2017-5436.phpRefwww.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2017-5436.php

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20214?

CVE-2017-20214 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-20214?

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-2017-20214?

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-2017-20214?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-20214 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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