#VU66933 Use of hard-coded credentials in CMS8000 CONTEC ICU CCU Vital Signs Patient Monitor


Published: 2022-09-02

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66933

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38069

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CMS8000 CONTEC ICU CCU Vital Signs Patient Monitor
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment

Vendor: Contec

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. An attacker with physical access can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

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

Vulnerable software versions

CMS8000 CONTEC ICU CCU Vital Signs Patient Monitor: All versions


External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsma-22-244-01


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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