What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-20216?

CVE-2017-20216 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2017-20216?

Organizations using FLIR Thermal Camera PT-Series firmware version 8.0.0.64 face critical risk from CVE-2017-20216, a OS command injection vulnerability rated CVSS 9.8.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-20216?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-20216. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.6%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2017-20216?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches immediately. Validate that input sanitization is in place for all user-controlled parameters.

PHP CVE-2017-20216

CRITICAL

OS Command Injection (CWE-78)

2026-01-08 disclosure@vulncheck.com

PHP Command Injection

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jan 08, 2026 - 19:15 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 08, 2026 - 00:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

FLIR Thermal Camera PT-Series firmware version 8.0.0.64 contains multiple unauthenticated remote command injection vulnerabilities in the controllerFlirSystem.php script. Attackers can execute arbitrary system commands as root by exploiting unsanitized POST parameters in the execFlirSystem() function through shell_exec() calls. Exploitation evidence was observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2026-01-06 (UTC).

AnalysisAI

FLIR Thermal Camera PT-Series firmware version 8.0.0.64 contains multiple unauthenticated remote command injection vulnerabilities in the controllerFlirSystem.php script. [CVSS 9.8 CRITICAL]

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-78 (OS Command Injection). FLIR Thermal Camera PT-Series firmware version 8.0.0.64 contains multiple unauthenticated remote command injection vulnerabilities in the controllerFlirSystem.php script. Attackers can execute arbitrary system commands as root by exploiting unsanitized POST parameters in the execFlirSystem() function through shell_exec() calls. Exploitation evidence was observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2026-01-06 (UTC).

Affected ProductsAI

FLIR Thermal Camera PT-Series firmware version 8.0.0.64 contains multiple unauthenticated remote command injection vulnerabilities in the controllerFl

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

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