Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered on Thermo Fisher Ion Torrent OneTouch 2 INS1005527 devices. They run an SSH server accessible over the default port 22. The root account has a weak default password of ionadmin, and a password change policy for the root account is not enforced. Thus, an attacker with network connectivity can achieve root code execution. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Thermofisher | Ion Torrent Onetouch 2 Firmware | - |
| Thermofisher | Ion Torrent Onetouch 2 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://assets.thermofisher.com/TFS-Assets/LSG/manuals/MAN0014388_IonOneTouch2SyProduct
- https://documents.thermofisher.com/TFS-Assets/CORP/Product-Guides/Ion_OneTouch_2Vendor Advisory
- https://tools.thermofisher.cn/content/sfs/brochures/One_Touch_2_Spec_Sheet.pdfPermissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-53963?
CVE-2025-53963 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered on Thermo Fisher Ion Torrent OneTouch 2 INS1005527 devices. They run an SSH server accessible over the default port 22. The root account has a weak default password of ionadmin...
How severe is CVE-2025-53963?
CVE-2025-53963 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-53963?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Thermofisher Ion Torrent Onetouch 2 Firmware, Thermofisher Ion Torrent Onetouch 2.