CVE-2026-41085
Privilege Escalation in Thermo Fisher Torrent Suite Dx
Publication date: 2026-05-18
Last updated on: 2026-05-18
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| thermo_fisher_scientific | torrent_suite_dx | to 5.14.2 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-269 | The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Thermo Fisher Scientific Torrent Suite Dx through version 5.14.2. It is a privilege escalation flaw that allows an authenticated user who initially has limited access privileges to exploit specific system interfaces and gain unauthorized administrator-level privileges.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows an authenticated user with limited privileges to escalate to administrator-level access, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data and system controls.
Such unauthorized privilege escalation could result in violations of data protection and privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require strict access controls and protection of sensitive information.
Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability may compromise compliance with these standards by undermining the integrity and confidentiality of protected data.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is significant because it allows a user with limited privileges to escalate their access to administrator-level privileges. This can lead to unauthorized control over the system, potentially resulting in data compromise, system manipulation, or disruption of services.