Use of hardcoded credentials in Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump - CVE-2017-12726
Published: September 11, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8230
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12726
CWE-ID: CWE-798
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Smiths Medical
Affected software:
Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump
Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The weakness exists due to use of hardcoded credentials by Telnet on the pump. A remote attacker can bypass security restrictions. Successful exploitation of the vulnerability is possible if the pump is configured to allow external communications.
The weakness exists due to use of hardcoded credentials by Telnet on the pump. A remote attacker can bypass security restrictions. Successful exploitation of the vulnerability is possible if the pump is configured to allow external communications.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-12726
Smiths Medical is planning to release Version 1.6.1 for the Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump in January, 2018.