CVE-2026-18164
Flow Neuroscience FL-100 Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Description
An undocumented hard-coded credential, shared by all device units, is authorized to bypass authentication. This allows an attacker within Bluetooth range to arbitrarily manipulate brain stimulation parameters and state.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 13, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 13, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-18164
vulnerability.
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affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 7d14cffa-0d7d-4270-9dc0-52cabd5a23a6 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 7d14cffa-0d7d-4270-9dc0-52cabd5a23a6 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Remove undocumented hard-coded credentials.
- Implement secure, unique authentication.
- Restrict Bluetooth access.
- Update device firmware.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-18164.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsma-26-225-01.json | |
| https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-26-225-01 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-18164 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-18164
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-18164 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Flow Neuroscience', 'product': 'FL-100', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': 'July 2026', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Halo Neuroscience', 'product': 'FL-100', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': 'July 2026', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description An undocumented hard-coded credential, shared by all device units, is authorized to bypass authentication. This allows an attacker within Bluetooth range to arbitrarily manipulate brain stimulation parameters and state. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-798 Added Reference https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsma-26-225-01.json Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-26-225-01