Port 22136FLIR Camera Protocol

The FLIR Systems Camera Resource Protocol is utilized primarily by FLIR network-enabled cameras to facilitate command, control, and data exchange. It enables remote configuration, firmware updates, and live video streaming capabilities, making it essential for surveillance, security applications, and industrial monitoring. Despite being a proprietary and unofficial protocol specification, it has gained traction across various FLIR hardware implementations..

transport
tcp

single transport

in transit
cleartext

payload readable on path

assignment
unofficial

used by convention

risk
4/10

caution

lookups
9,127

rank 536 of 993 · top 54%

Technical Details

what runs on :22136

The FLIR Systems Camera Resource Protocol operates over TCP port 22136, facilitating communication between client applications and FLIR thermal imaging or visible spectrum cameras. It handles a wide range of functions such as camera initialization, parameter adjustment (like focus, zoom, and palette), firmware upgrades, and retrieval of camera status information.

Typically, the protocol transmits command-and-control packets encoded in FLIR’s proprietary formats, with sessions often initiated by dedicated client software or integrations in larger security management platforms. Some implementations allow for live video feed access or snapshot retrieval over the same port, streamlining operations for remote monitoring and diagnostics.

Due to its proprietary nature and lack of comprehensive public documentation, reverse engineering efforts have partially uncovered protocol behaviors. Integration often relies on SDKs or firmware-provided clients, and the protocol is heavily tailored towards embedded systems and surveillance infrastructures.

Security Information

exposure of :22136

risk score

4/ 10caution

worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.

security averages 3.8 across 216 ports — this one sits 0.2 above.

in transit

cleartext

credentials and payloads are readable by anyone on path

assignment

unofficial

used by convention, not registered — what answers here varies by deployment

reachable over

tcp

every listening transport is another surface to filter at the edge

security overview

Common vulnerabilities related to FLIR Systems Camera Resource Protocol stem from:

  • Unencrypted transmission allowing for eavesdropping, potentially exposing sensitive video streams or configuration data.
  • Lack of strong authentication, making it vulnerable to unauthorized access and manipulation.
  • Exposure of the service on public networks raising the risk of brute-force attacks or exploitation of firmware bugs.

Mitigation strategies include:

  • Enforcing network segmentation to isolate camera management interfaces from untrusted networks.
  • Deploying firewall rules to restrict access to authorized hosts.
  • Applying firmware updates regularly to address security flaws.
  • Implementing strong authentication mechanisms where supported, and disabling unused services or ports.
  • Leveraging VPNs or private IP spaces when remote accessibility is necessary to add another security layer.

the 8 most looked-up other ports in security — 216 ports carry that label.

risk mix of the 8 listed

  • caution100%

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