CVE-2017-20215
CVE-2017-20215 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-1613
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
FLIR Thermal Camera FC-S/PT firmware version 8.0.0.64 contains an authenticated OS command injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute shell commands with root privileges. Authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary shell commands through unvalidated input parameters to gain complete control of the thermal camera system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-20215?
- FLIR Thermal Camera FC-S/PT firmware version 8.0.0.64 contains an authenticated OS command injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute shell commands with root privileges. Authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary shell commands through unvalidated input parameters to gain complete control of the thermal camera system.
- How severe is CVE-2017-20215?
- CVE-2017-20215 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-20215 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-20215?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2017-20215 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2017-20215 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1613.
- When was CVE-2017-20215 published?
- CVE-2017-20215 was published on 2026-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017090207
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144325
- https://web.archive.org/web/20171011125811/https://www.flir.com/security/blog/details/?ID=87043
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42788/
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2017-5437.php
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