CVE-2026-55395: CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials in Teledyne FLIR Aware2
Hardcoded passwords in the access control in Teledyne FLIR Aware2 versions through 6.9.0.2 (PackBot) and 1.7.9 (FirstLook) allows remote unauthenticated attackers to access and reconfigure Teledyne FLIR PackBot and FirstLook robots running this software via reading the passwords from the firmware or documentation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-798) in Teledyne FLIR Aware2 affects versions through 6.9.0.2 for PackBot and 1.7.9 for FirstLook. Hardcoded credentials embedded in the software enable remote attackers without authentication to gain access and reconfigure the robots by reading these passwords from firmware or related documentation. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 9.4, indicating critical severity with attack vector as adjacent network and no privileges or user interaction required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security controls at a high level.
Potential Impact
Exploitation allows remote unauthenticated attackers to fully access and reconfigure Teledyne FLIR PackBot and FirstLook robots running the vulnerable Aware2 software. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected devices and their operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict network access to affected devices and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
CVE-2026-55395: CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials in Teledyne FLIR Aware2
Description
Hardcoded passwords in the access control in Teledyne FLIR Aware2 versions through 6.9.0.2 (PackBot) and 1.7.9 (FirstLook) allows remote unauthenticated attackers to access and reconfigure Teledyne FLIR PackBot and FirstLook robots running this software via reading the passwords from the firmware or documentation.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.4critical
Affected software
Teledyne FLIR
Aware2
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-798) in Teledyne FLIR Aware2 affects versions through 6.9.0.2 for PackBot and 1.7.9 for FirstLook. Hardcoded credentials embedded in the software enable remote attackers without authentication to gain access and reconfigure the robots by reading these passwords from firmware or related documentation. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 9.4, indicating critical severity with attack vector as adjacent network and no privileges or user interaction required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security controls at a high level.
Potential Impact
Exploitation allows remote unauthenticated attackers to fully access and reconfigure Teledyne FLIR PackBot and FirstLook robots running the vulnerable Aware2 software. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected devices and their operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict network access to affected devices and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Mandiant
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-16T19:45:37.214Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abec329a43b0b3b89faf281
Added to database: 10/01/2026, 20:31:37 UTC
Last enriched: 10/01/2026, 20:46:09 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 21:28:38 UTC
Views: 4
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