How severe is CVE-2023-51127?

CVE-2023-51127 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-51127 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-51127?

CVE-2023-51127 affects Flir Flir Ax8 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51127?

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-2023-51127 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-51127 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55849.

When was CVE-2023-51127 published?

CVE-2023-51127 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-51127

CVE-2023-51127 is a high-severity vulnerability in Flir Flir Ax8 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55849
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Flir Flir Ax8 Firmware
Published: 2024-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

FLIR AX8 thermal sensor cameras up to and including 1.46.16 are vulnerable to Directory Traversal due to improper access restriction. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to obtain arbitrary sensitive file contents by uploading a specially crafted symbolic link file. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-51127?: FLIR AX8 thermal sensor cameras up to and including 1.46.16 are vulnerable to Directory Traversal due to improper access restriction. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to obtain arbitrary sensitive file contents by uploading a specially crafted symbolic link file. 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-51127?: CVE-2023-51127 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-51127 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-51127?: CVE-2023-51127 affects Flir Flir Ax8 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51127?: 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-2023-51127 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-51127 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55849.
When was CVE-2023-51127 published?: CVE-2023-51127 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/risuxx/CVE-2023-51127

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:flir:flir_ax8_firmware:1.46.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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