#VU29155 Improper Authentication in PrismaFlex and PrisMax - CVE-2020-12035

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29155

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12035

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PrismaFlex
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment
PrisMax
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment

Vendor: Baxter

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication when configured to send treatment data to a PDMS or an EMR system. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and modify treatment status information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PrismaFlex: before 8.2

PrisMax: before 3.0

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsma-20-170-02

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.