#VU29168 Use of Hard-coded Password in ExactaMix EM2400 and ExactaMix EM1200 - CVE-2020-12016

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29168

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12016

CWE-ID: CWE-259

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ExactaMix EM2400
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment
ExactaMix EM1200
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment

Vendor: Baxter

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentionaly sensitive information. 

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software has hard-coded administrative account credentials for the ExactaMix operating system. A remote attacker can use these credentials to view sensitive data including PHI.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

ExactaMix EM2400: 1.10 - 1.14

ExactaMix EM1200: 1.1 - 1.5

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsma-20-170-01

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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.