Is CVE-2026-7251 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-7251 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-7251 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-7251 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-7251?

CVE-2026-7251 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-7251

CWE-259Published: May 26, 2026· Updated: May 26, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official 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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Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-7251 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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News & Research Mentioning CVE-2026-7251

Eppendorf BioFlo 320

CISA Alerts· May 26, 2026

View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain full access to functionality and data with the bioreactor. The following versions of Eppendorf BioFlo 320 are affected: BioFlo 320 Bioreactor vers:all/* CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities v3 9.8 Eppendorf Eppendorf BioFlo 320 Use of Hard-coded Password Background Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Healthcare and Public Health Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide Company Headquarters Location: Germany Vulnerabilities Expand All + CVE-2026-7251 The affected product 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 [xlite_meta score:79 src:CISA Alerts xlite_fp:5ecc288250c4b096fb55fadddc577dc050b007c4161fe42eb41ac179964fe969]