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Flow Neuroscience FL-100

Critical vulnerability in Flow Neuroscience FL-100 devices detected by CISA.

By A.C. Buglione·Aug 13·cisa.gov·2 min read

Intelligence analysis by Qwen 2.5 (3B)

CISA has issued a security advisory for the Flow Neuroscience FL-100 medical device, warning of a critical vulnerability that could allow unauthorized manipulation of brain stimulation parameters.

Why it matters

Healthcare providers and patients using these devices are at risk if not updated to the latest firmware.

This medical device uses a secret code that bad guys can find. If they use the code, they could control how your brain gets zapped, which is dangerous.

Analysis

{"#HardcodedCredentialsVulnerability":["The Flow Neuroscience FL-100 device uses a hard-coded credential that can be exploited by attackers within Bluetooth range, allowing them to manipulate brain stimulation parameters and override safety limits. This vulnerability is rated as HIGH in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system.","According to CISA, this vulnerability affects all versions of the Flow Neuroscience FL-100 device, including the Halo Neuroscience FL-100 version. The CVSS v3 base score for this vulnerability is 8.1, indicating a high severity level.","The hard-coded credential used by these devices can be bypassed through authentication, enabling attackers to perform unauthorized actions on the affected systems."],"#VendorResponse":["Flow Neuroscience has acknowledged the vulnerability and provided guidance on how users should mitigate it. Users are encouraged to install the latest firmware updates via the Flow app.","CISA recommends that organizations take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation, such as isolating control system networks from business networks and using more secure remote access methods like Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).","The ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics provides additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices for controlling systems security. Organizations should also follow established internal procedures when observing suspected malicious activity."],"#ImpactAnalysis":["If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to manipulate brain stimulation parameters and override safety limits, potentially leading to serious health consequences.","The CVSS v4 base score of 7.2 further emphasizes the severity of this vulnerability, indicating that it is a significant risk to affected systems.","CISA recommends organizations perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures against such vulnerabilities."]}

Key points

  • Flow Neuroscience FL-100 devices are affected by a critical vulnerability
  • The hard-coded credential can be exploited by attackers within Bluetooth range
  • Users should install the latest firmware updates via the Flow app
  • CISA recommends taking defensive measures to minimize risk
The Upside

With proper updates and security measures in place, users can protect themselves from this risk.

The Downside

If not updated, attackers might be able to take over these devices and cause harm by controlling the brain stimulation parameters.

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Author

A.C. Buglione

Intelligence analysis by

Qwen 2.5 (3B)

Published

Aug 13, 2026

Source

cisa.gov

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