CVE-2026-17583Patch(thermofisher / abi_prism_3100\/3100-avant_data_collection_software)

LOWCVSS 8.3 · HIGH

Exploit discussion active in current signal (1 latest mentions)

Immediate actions

  • Patch thermofisher abi_prism_3100\/3100-avant_data_collection_software systems immediately
  • Hunt for exploitation attempts and persistence artifacts
  • Increase monitoring for publicly documented tradecraft

Recommended action window: High priority (within 72h)

NVD 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.

2.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-353

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

YES

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • abi_prism_3100\/3100-avant_data_collection_software
  • abi_prism_310_data_collection_software
  • applied_biosystems_3130_series_data_collection_software
  • applied_biosystems_3500\/3500xl_series_data_collection_software

Threat summary

  • Public PoC is present in monitored signal
  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 21 mentions across 5 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • PoC mentioned or linked in 2 signals
  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 10 signals
  • Technical details provided in 7 signals
  • Disclosure: 6 classified signals
  • General: 5 classified signals
  • Peaked 4d ago at 9 mentions (2026-08-03); latest day: 1
  • 21 total mentions across 5 days

Affected systems

Products
abi_prism_3100\/3100-avant_data_collection_softwareabi_prism_310_data_collection_softwareapplied_biosystems_3130_series_data_collection_softwareapplied_biosystems_3500\/3500xl_series_data_collection_softwareapplied_biosystems_3730\/3730xl_series_data_collection_softwareapplied_biosystems_seqstudio_flex_series_instrument_softwareapplied_biosystems_seqstudio_genetic_analyzer_data_collection_softwaregenemapper_id-x

Deep dive

Activity timeline21 mentions / 5d
02579Mentions · 2026-08-03: 9Mentions · 2026-08-04: 4Mentions · 2026-08-05: 2Mentions · 2026-08-06: 5Mentions · 2026-08-14: 1PoC Mentioned / Linked · 2026-08-03: 1PoC Mentioned / Linked · 2026-08-04: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-08-03: 6Patch / Workaround · 2026-08-04: 3Patch / Workaround · 2026-08-06: 1Technical Details · 2026-08-03: 2Technical Details · 2026-08-04: 2Technical Details · 2026-08-05: 1Technical Details · 2026-08-06: 208-0308-0408-0508-0608-14
Signal classification4 categories
Patch
942.9%
Disclosure
628.6%
General
523.8%
PoC
14.8%
Referenced assets19 URLs
By indicator
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-08-039
Disclosure1General2Patch5PoC1
2026-08-044
General1Patch3
2026-08-052
Disclosure2
2026-08-065
Disclosure3General1Patch1
2026-08-141
General1
Full discourse20 posts
  • The Hacker News@TheHackersNews
    PoC

    ⚠️ DNA test files could be altered before analysts ever see them. In a CVE-2026-17583 demonstration, a researcher combined two people’s profiles into one Applied Biosystems file. It raised no warning and appeared untouched since 2015. How the tampering works - https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/thermo-fisher-patches-flaw-that-could.html

    Post summary

    The post details a demonstration of CVE-2026-17583, where two DNA profiles are combined into a single Applied Biosystems file, showing tampering went undetected. It links to a Thermo Fisher patch announcement.

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  • Andrea Fighting for #MECFS Diagnostic Biomarkers@MECFSNanoneedle
    Disclosure

    https://thenextweb.com/news/thermo-fisher-dna-evidence-file-tampering-flaw-cve-2026-17583 I'm just going to put this here. I stopped using AI several months ago.

    Post summary

    The text refers to a news article about a Thermo Fisher DNA evidence file tampering flaw (CVE‑2026‑17583) but provides no additional details or actionable information.

    02042213
    1.6K followersView on X
  • Evan Kirstel #B2B #TechFluencer@EvanKirstel
    Patch

    CVE-2026-17583, CVSS 8.2: DNA analysis files on Thermo Fisher genetic analyzers could be altered undetectably. Patched July 31, but signatures only apply going forward, so files back to 1995 stay unverifiable. The PoC took about 45 minutes using Claude. https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/thermo-fisher-patches-flaw-that-could.html

    Post summary

    Thermo Fisher’s CVE‑2026‑17583 (CVSS 8.2) has been patched as of July 31; a PoC was demonstrated in 45 minutes using Claude, but there is no evidence of active exploitation, and older DNA‑analysis files remain unverifiable.

    00020854
    383.5K followersView on X
  • ケイ | IT・セキュリティ系副業Webライター@Teeeda_worker
    General

    Thermo Fisher Applied BiosystemsのDNAデータ改ざん脆弱性、対象版を確認 https://www.cybernote.click/2026/08/09/thermo-fisher-applied-biosystems-cve-2026-17583-dna-data-tampering/ #IT #Security #cybersecurity

    Post summary

    The post references CVE‑2026‑17583, a DNA data tampering vulnerability in Thermo Fisher Applied Biosystems, and directs readers to a link for affected versions, but it does not disclose any PoC, exploit, patch, or active exploitation details.

    0000045
    213 followersView on X
  • iSECTECH@isectech_
    Patch

    CISA says CVE-2026-17583 lets local attackers tamper with output files from several Thermo Fisher genetic-analysis products, risking inaccurate DNA results. Apply updates; for EOL products, enforce chain of custody and strict file access. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-26-216-01

    Post summary

    CISA warns that CVE‑2026‑17583 allows local tampering of Thermo Fisher genetic analysis output files, and recommends applying updates along with stricter file access controls.

    0000049
    87 followersView on X
  • Lorenzo Ordóñez@lordman1982
    Disclosure

    A flaw let AI rewrite DNA evidence, undetected https://thenextweb.com/news/thermo-fisher-dna-evidence-file-tampering-flaw-cve-2026-17583

    Post summary

    This article announces CVE‑2026‑17583, a flaw that could let AI rewrite DNA evidence files undetected, but provides no further technical or exploit details.

    0000078
    1.6K followersView on X
  • Infoflowcloud@infoflowcloud
    General

    🚨*CVE* 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 file… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-17583 ----- Traducción: CVE-2026-17583 El … http://infoflow.cloud`

    Post summary

    The post merely announces CVE‑2026‑17583 and notes that Thermo Fisher Applied Biosystems Genetic Analyzers are vulnerable to tampering of .fsa/.hid output files, without providing any PoC, exploit, mitigation, or detailed technical information.

    0000041
    97 followersView on X
  • CVE@CVEnew
    Disclosure

    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 file… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-17583

    Post summary

    The post discloses a vulnerability in Thermo Fisher Applied Biosystems Genetic Analyzers that allows tampering with .fsa/.hid output files; no PoC, exploit code, or patch information is provided.

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  • Aviatrix Threat Research Center@aviatrixtrc
    Disclosure

    TRC analysis shows attackers can exploit CVE-2026-17583 to modify DNA test results in Thermo Fisher genetic analyzers. The vulnerability allows tampering with .fsa/.hid output files, compromising data integrity in critical medical testing. #MedicalDevices #DataIntegrity 🔗 Full breakdown: https://aviatrix.ai/threat-research-center/thermo-fisher-genetic-analyzers-cve-2026-17583

    Post summary

    TRC analysis exposes a data‑integrity flaw in Thermo Fisher genetic analyzers that could let attackers modify DNA test results via .fsa/.hid files, with no evidence yet of active exploitation or available patches.

    0000092
    1.9K followersView on X
  • Todd Haines@Skytodd73
    Disclosure

    A flaw in crime-lab software let AI rewrite DNA evidence in 45 minutes, without a trace. https://thenextweb.com/news/thermo-fisher-dna-evidence-file-tampering-flaw-cve-2026-17583?utm_source=x&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=article-share-button&referral via @thenextweb

    Post summary

    The text announces CVE‑2026‑17583, noting that AI can rewrite DNA evidence without detection, but it provides no technical specifics, exploit code, or patch information.

    0000047
    282 followersView on X
  • Windows Forum@windowsforum
    Patch

    🧬 DNA files could be altered before analysis with little sign of tampering. Thermo Fisher is adding file signing—because “trust me, it’s the same evidence” isn’t a security model. https://windowsforum.com/security-alerts.84/cve-2026-17583-applied-biosystems-adds-dna-file-signing.441583/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #MedicalDeviceSecurity #ThermoFisher #Cve202617583 #DnaSoftwareSecurity https://t.co/DBuHCcKBIp

    Post summary

    The tweet outlines Thermo Fisher’s file‑signing mitigation for CVE‑2026‑17583, offering no technical details or exploitation evidence.

    0000066
    1.3K followersView on X
  • TechNowPulse@TechNowPulse
    Patch

    Thermo Fisher patched CVE-2026-17583 in five supported DNA analysis products by adding digital signatures that help laboratories detect modified forensic files. https://hackread.com/thermo-fisher-forensic-dna-file-tampering-flaw/

    Post summary

    Thermo Fisher issued a patch for CVE‑2026‑17583, adding digital signatures to detect tampered forensic DNA files across five supported products.

    0000035
    44 followersView on X
  • ThreadLinqs@threadlinqs
    General

    Forensic DNA evidence files have zero integrity checks -- CVE-2026-17583 proves 30 yrs of silent tampering. https://intel.threadlinqs.com/threat/TL-2026-1854 #ThreatIntel #CVE_2026_17583 #GeneMapper https://t.co/IcJt7SQjhm

    Post summary

    The tweet mentions CVE‑2026‑17583, alleging forensic DNA evidence files lack integrity checks and have been tampered with for 30 years, but it offers no further technical detail, exploit code, patch information, or evidence of active attacks.

    0000060
    127 followersView on X
  • The Daily Tech Feed@dailytechonx
    Patch

    A critical vulnerability in Thermo Fisher's HID software (CVE-2026-17583) allows undetectable tampering with forensic DNA files, jeopardizing investigation integrity. Labs must update software and enhance security protocols to prevent data manipulation. #CyberSecurity #ForensicScience #DataIntegrity #ThermoFisher #CVE202617583 #DNAAnalysis https://thedailytechfeed.com/critical-flaw-in-dna-analysis-software-threatens-forensic-integrity/

    Post summary

    The post announces a critical flaw in Thermo Fisher HID software, warns of tampering risks to forensic DNA files, and calls for software updates to mitigate the threat.

    0000072
    601 followersView on X
  • Aviatrix Threat Research Center@aviatrixtrc
    Disclosure

    TRC analysis shows attackers could exploit CVE-2026-17583 to tamper with DNA evidence files in forensic labs. The vulnerability allows nearly undetectable modifications to .fsa and .hid files, compromising 30 years of DNA data integrity. Runtime segmentation helps contain post-compromise activity in critical lab environments. #ThreatIntel #DataIntegrity 🔗 Full TRC analysis: https://aviatrix.ai/threat-research-center/thermo-fisher-cve-2026-17583-dna-file-tampering

    Post summary

    The post outlines CVE‑2026‑17583’s ability to tamper with forensic DNA files, offering technical detail but no proof‑of‑concept, exploit code, active‑exploitation evidence, or remediation guidance.

    0000092
    1.9K followersView on X
  • Cyber Newsroom@cyber_newsroom
    General

    CVE-2026-17583: Did Thermo Fisher's Patches Address an Untouchable Flaw? https://cybernewsroom.xyz/articles/9614?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter #CyberSecurity #Vulnerability #CVE2026

    Post summary

    The tweet only references a headline about a CVE and a link to an article, lacking detailed information on PoC, exploitation, patches, technical details, or debunking.

    0000046
    5 followersView on X
  • Cyber Newsroom@cyber_newsroom
    Patch

    CVE-2026-17583: Thermo Fisher's Patch Raises More Questions Than Answers https://cybernewsroom.xyz/articles/9613?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter #CVE2026 #CyberSecurity #DataIntegrity

    Post summary

    The headline centers on Thermo Fisher’s patch for CVE‑2026‑17583, with no evidence of exploitation or technical details.

    0000039
    5 followersView on X
  • Cyber Newsroom@cyber_newsroom
    Patch

    CVE-2026-17583: Thermo Fisher's Patch Fails to Close DNA Data Tampering Risks https://cybernewsroom.xyz/articles/9612?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter #CVE2026 #CyberSecurity #DataPrivacy

    Post summary

    The tweet highlights that Thermo Fisher's patch for CVE-2026-17583 does not fully address DNA data tampering risks, but it offers no further technical or exploit details.

    0000043
    5 followersView on X
  • Cyber Newsroom@cyber_newsroom
    Patch

    CVE-2026-17583: Thermo Fisher's Patch Fails to Address Unseen DNA Risks https://cybernewsroom.xyz/articles/9611?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter #CVE202617583 #ThermoFisher #DNAIntegrity

    Post summary

    The article suggests that Thermo Fisher’s recent patch for CVE‑2026‑17583 is insufficient, but no proof‑of‑concept, exploit, or active exploitation details are provided.

    0000043
    5 followersView on X
  • Cyber Newsroom@cyber_newsroom
    General

    CVE-2026-17583: Thermo Fisher's Patch Masks Deeper Issues in DNA Data Integrity https://cybernewsroom.xyz/articles/9610?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter #CVE2026 #CyberSecurity #DataIntegrity

    Post summary

    The tweet simply references an article about CVE‑2026‑17583 without providing specific technical or exploit details.

    0000041
    5 followersView on X
CPE platform detail8 entries

8 of 8 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
Appthermofisherabi_prism_3100\/3100-avant_data_collection_software---
Appthermofisherabi_prism_310_data_collection_software---
Appthermofisherapplied_biosystems_3130_series_data_collection_software---
Appthermofisherapplied_biosystems_3500\/3500xl_series_data_collection_software---
Appthermofisherapplied_biosystems_3730\/3730xl_series_data_collection_software---
Appthermofisherapplied_biosystems_seqstudio_flex_series_instrument_software---
Appthermofisherapplied_biosystems_seqstudio_genetic_analyzer_data_collection_software---
Appthermofishergenemapper_id-x---

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