CVE-2022-37061
High PUBLISHEDAll 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...
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Aug 18, 2022
- Exploitation Reported
- Aug 18, 2022
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- flir.com/products/ax8-automation flir.com · CVE Record https://www.flir.com/products/ax8-automation/
- gist.github.com/Nwqda/9e16852ab7827dc62b8e44d6180a6899 gist.github.com · CVE Record https://gist.github.com/Nwqda/9e16852ab7827dc62b8e44d6180a6899
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/168114/FLIX-AX8-1.46.16-Remote-Command... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168114/FLIX-AX8-1.46.16-Remote-C...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/168116/FLIR-AX8-1.46.16-Traversal-Acce... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168116/FLIR-AX8-1.46.16-Traversa...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/169701/FLIR-AX8-1.46.16-Remote-Command... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169701/FLIR-AX8-1.46.16-Remote-C...
Show 2 more references
- zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2018-5491.php zeroscience.mk · CVE Record https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2018-5491.php
- GitHub — WlX-33/PoC-for-CVE github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/WlX-33/PoC-for-CVE/blob/main/CVE-2022-36266/FLIR%2...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2022-08-18 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2022/CVE-2022-37061.yaml | Jun 01, 2026 |
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/flir_ax8_unauth_rce_cve_2022_37061.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-08-18 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2025-04-28 15:02:07 UTC · Nuclei Templates
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2022/CVE-2022-37061.yaml | Jun 01, 2026 |
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/flir_ax8_unauth_rce_cve_2022_37061.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
nuclei · Created Unknown
metasploit · Created Unknown
Metasploit module for CVE-2022-37061
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:34 UTC about 2 months ago15:34 UTC · about 2 months ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC almost 4 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 4 years ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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00:00 UTC almost 4 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 4 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC almost 4 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 4 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2022-37061
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2022-37061",
"title": "All FLIR AX8 thermal sensor cameras version up to and including 1.46.16 are v...",
"affected_vendor": "FLIR",
"affected_product": "AX8 thermal sensor camera",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}