ABL90 FLEX and ABL90 FLEX PLUS Analyzers: Improper Authentication
CVE-2025-14097 is a high-severity improper authentication vulnerability in ABL90 FLEX and ABL90 FLEX PLUS Analyzers from Radiometer Medical Aps, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with administrator privileges, without any action from a user. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of ABL90 FLEX and ABL90 FLEX PLUS Analyzers you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiometer Medical Aps | ABL90 FLEX and ABL90 FLEX PLUS Analyzers | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Radiometer Medical Aps | ABL800 BASIC and ABL800 FLEX Analyzers | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Radiometer Medical Aps | AQT90 FLEX Analyzers | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- HighAdministrator-level access is required first.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by CNA.
Official description
A vulnerability in the application software of multiple Radiometer products may allow remote code execution and unauthorized device management when specific internal conditions are met. Exploitation requires that a remote connection is established with additional information obtained through other means. The issue is caused by a weakness in the analyzer’s application software. Other related CVE's are CVE-2025-14095 & CVE-2025-14096. Affected customers have been informed about this vulnerability. This CVE is being published to provide transparency. Required Configuration for Exposure: Affected application software version is in use and remote support feature is enabled in the analyzer. Temporary work Around: If the network is not considered secure, please remove the analyzer from the network. Permanent solution: Customers should ensure the following: • The network is secure, and access follows best practices. Local Radiometer representatives will contact all affected customers to discuss a permanent solution. Exploit Status: Researchers have provided working proof-of-concept (PoC). Radiometer is not aware of any publicly available exploits at the time of this publication.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Authentication
When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Use an authentication framework or library such as the OWASP ESAPI Authentication feature.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other references
Other vulnerabilities in ABL90 FLEX and ABL90 FLEX PLUS Analyzers
- 8.4 High severity
Recent Improper Authentication vulnerabilities
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 10.0 Critical severity
- 8.1 High severity
- 8.2 High severity
- 7.4 High severity
- 8.1 High severity
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