CVE-2026-17583 Thermo Fisher Applied Biosystems Genetic Analyzers Missing Support for Integrity Check
Attackers can tamper with DNA output files to alter test results, impacting the integrity of genetic analysis data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-17583?
CVE-2026-17583 is a high-severity vulnerability in Thermo Fisher ABI PRISM 310 Data Collection Software, published on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-353
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-17583?
It affects 8 products.
Products include Thermofisher Abi Prism 3100\/3100-Avant Data Collection Software, Thermofisher Abi Prism 310 Data Collection Software, Thermofisher Applied Biosystems 3130 Series Data Collection Software, Thermofisher Applied Biosystems 3500\/3500xl Series Data Collection Software, Thermofisher Applied Biosystems 3730\/3730xl Series Data Collection Software, Thermofisher Applied Biosystems Seqstudio Flex Series Instrument Software and 2 more.
How do I fix CVE-2026-17583?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-17583 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-17583 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-17583 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5p87-q7f6-jf7x, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-17583.