CVE-2026-17583 (CVSS 8.4)

Description

The affected Thermo Fisher Applied Biosystems Genetic Analyzers are vulnerable because .fsa/.hid output files can be edited. An attacker could tamper with these files, altering DNA data and resulting in inaccurate DNA test outcomes.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.4

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-353 CWE-353

References

Other References

https://documents.thermofisher.com/TFS-Assets/CORP/Product-Guides/fsa_hid_bulletin.pdf https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-26-216-01 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-17583

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-17583? +

The affected Thermo Fisher Applied Biosystems Genetic Analyzers are vulnerable because .fsa/.hid output files can be edited. An attacker could tamper with these files, altering DNA data and resulting in inaccurate DNA test outcomes. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-17583? +

CVE-2026-17583 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-17583? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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