Flow Neuroscience FL-100
Flow Neuroscience FL-100 aruschman Aug 13, 2026 Release Date August 13, 2026 Description View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker within Bluetooth range to manipulate brain stimulation parameters and override safety limits. The following versions of Flow Neuroscience FL-100 are affected: Flow Neuroscience FL-100 Halo Neuroscience FL-100 CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities v3 8.1 Flow Neuroscience Flow Neuroscience FL-100 Use of Hard-coded Credentials Background Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Healthcare and Public Health Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide Company Headquarters Location: Sweden Vulnerabilities Expand All + CVE-2026-18164 An undocumented hard-coded credential, shared by all device units, is authorized to bypass authentication. This allows an attacker within Bluetooth range to arbitrarilymanipulate brain stimulation parameters and state. View CVE Details Affected Products Flow Neuroscience FL-100 Vendor: Flow Neuroscience Product Version: Flow Neuroscience Flow Neuroscience FL-100: Product Status: known_affected Remediations Mitigation Users are encouraged to install the latest firmware updates provided by Flow Neuroscience via the Flow app. Relevant CWE: CWE-798 Use of Hard-coded Credentials Metrics CVSS Version Base Score Base Severity Vector String 3.1 8.1 HIGH CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H 4.0 7.2 HIGH CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N Acknowledgments A.C. Buglione reported this vulnerability to CISA Legal Notice and Terms of Use This product is provided subject to this Notification (https://www.cisa.gov/notification) and this Privacy & Use policy (https://www.cisa.gov/privacy-policy). Recommended Practices CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability. Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet. Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks. When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices. CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures. CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies. CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets. Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies. Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents. CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks: Do not click web links or open attachments in unsolicited email messages. Refer to Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams for more information on avoiding email scams. Refer to Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks. No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time. This vulnerability is not exploitable remotely. Revision History Initial Release Date: 2026-08-13 Date Revision Summary 2026-08-13 1 Initial Publication Legal Notice and Terms of Use Advisory Type ICS Medical Advisory Topics Industrial Control System Vulnerabilities , Industrial Control Systems Alert Code ICSMA-26-225-01 Sector Healthcare and Public Health Sector Show 'Key Takeaways' block Off On
Source: CISA · August 14, 2026 at 12:02 AM · AI-assisted report
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Flow Neuroscience FL-100 Device Vulnerability Raises Cybersecurity Concerns in Malaysia
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — A critical cybersecurity vulnerability in Flow Neuroscience’s FL-100 brain stimulation device has been identified, potentially allowing unauthorized manipulation of medical parameters. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-18164, stems from hard-coded credentials that could enable attackers within Bluetooth range to override safety limits. The issue affects all versions of the FL-100, including variants marketed as Halo Neuroscience FL-100. The U.S.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has assigned a high severity score of 8.1 under CVSS v3.1.
The vulnerability poses risks to healthcare infrastructure, particularly in Malaysia where medical devices are increasingly integrated with digital systems. While no known exploitation has been reported, CISA advises users to update firmware via the Flow app and implement network isolation measures. Healthcare providers in Malaysia are urged to assess device exposure and apply recommended cybersecurity practices, including VPN usage for remote access.
Flow Neuroscience, headquartered in Sweden, has not issued a public statement on regional impacts. The flaw allows attackers to bypass authentication and alter brain stimulation parameters, though exploitation requires proximity via Bluetooth. CISA emphasizes that the vulnerability is not remotely exploitable. Users are advised to follow mitigation guidelines, including disabling unnecessary Bluetooth connectivity and monitoring for suspicious activity.
Industry analysts suggest the incident highlights broader risks in medical IoT devices. Malaysia’s Ministry of Health has yet to comment on local safeguards. CISA continues to monitor for potential threats and recommends reporting any anomalies to relevant authorities. Further updates are pending as investigations progress.