CVE-2026-7251: Hardcoded Password (CVSS 9.8)

Description

Eppendorf BioFlo 320 is vulnerable to due to VNC server using a hard-coded password. If a remote attacker knows the network address of any BioFlo 320 model with remote access enabled, they can gain full control of the user interface by using this password. Once connected, the attacker would have full access to all control panel features for the BioFlo 320. VNC traffic is not encrypted.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0044

Probability of exploitation

0.35%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-259 CWE-259

References

Other References

https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsma-26-146-01.json https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-26-146-01 https://www.eppendorf.com/software-downloads

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-7251? +

Eppendorf BioFlo 320 is vulnerable to due to VNC server using a hard-coded password. If a remote attacker knows the network address of any BioFlo 320 model with remote access enabled, they can gain full control of the user interface by using this password. Once connected, the attacker would have full access to all control panel features for the BioFlo 320. VNC traffic is not encrypted. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-7251? +

CVE-2026-7251 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0044, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-7251? +

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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