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ABL90 FLEX and ABL90 FLEX PLUS Analyzers vulnerability

A "Privilege boundary violation" vulnerability is identified affecting multiple Radiometer Products. Exploitation of this vulnerability gives a user with physical access to the analyzer, the possibility to gain unauthorized access to functionalities outside the restricted environment. The vulnerability is due to weakness in the design of access control implementation in application software.  Other related CVE's are CVE-2025-14096 & CVE-2025-14097. Affected customers have been informed about this vulnerability. This CVE is being published to provide transparency. Required configuration for Exposure: Physical access to the analyzer is needed. Temporary work Around: Only authorized people can physically access the analyzer. Permanent solution: Local Radiometer representatives will contact all affected customers to discuss a permanent solution. Exploit Status: Researchers have provided working proof-of-concept. Radiometer is not aware of any publicly available exploit at the time of publication.                                                                                                                                                                                        Note: CVSS score 6.8 when underlying OS is Windows 7 or Windows XP Operating systems and CVSS score 5.7 when underlying OS is Windows 8 or Windows 10 operating systems.

Published 17 Dec 2025Updated 7 Oct 20261 sources
CVSS 6.8
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What happened

A "Privilege boundary violation" vulnerability is identified affecting multiple Radiometer Products. Exploitation of this vulnerability gives a user with physical access to the analyzer, the possibility to gain unauthorized access to functionalities outside the restricted environment. The vulnerability is due to weakness in the design of access control implementation in application software.  Other related CVE's are CVE-2025-14096 & CVE-2025-14097. Affected customers have been informed about this vulnerability. This CVE is being published to provide transparency. Required configuration for Exposure: Physical access to the analyzer is needed. Temporary work Around: Only authorized people can physically access the analyzer. Permanent solution: Local Radiometer representatives will contact all affected customers to discuss a permanent solution. Exploit Status: Researchers have provided working proof-of-concept. Radiometer is not aware of any publicly available exploit at the time of publication.                                                                                                                                                                                        Note: CVSS score 6.8 when underlying OS is Windows 7 or Windows XP Operating systems and CVSS score 5.7 when underlying OS is Windows 8 or Windows 10 operating systems.

Affected versions

ABL90 FLEX and ABL90 FLEX PLUS Analyzers: All application software versions with Windows 7, Windows XP as underlying OS (ABL90 DMS(Data Management System) Application); Application software versions < 3.5MR11 with Windows 10 as underlying OS; All Application software versions <= 8.13 MR2 (AQT90 DMS(Data Management System) Application); Application software versions < 6.20 MR2 with Windows 7, Windows XP as underlying OS (ABL800 DMS(Data Management System)); Application software versions < 6.20 MR2 with Windows 10 as underlying OS (ABL800 DMS(Data Management System)); Application software versions < 1.5.0 (CABO application) Fixed: See vendor advisory.

Why it matters

Review the vendor advisory and exposure of the affected product to determine operational impact.

Detection & mitigation

  • Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations.
  • Review affected product exposure and access logs.

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