Eppendorf BioFlo 320 Flaw Allows VNC Hack CVE-2026-7251

A critical security vulnerability (CVE-2026-7251) has been identified in Eppendorf's BioFlo 320 bioreactor, with a CVSS severity rating of 9.8. This flaw arises from a hard-coded password in its remote management tool using VNC architecture, allowing unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive biochemical processes. Manufacturers have issued a software patch to disable the vulnerable protocol. Users are urged to apply the latest Version 5.0 software package and ensure configuration changes are restricted to trusted personnel.