CVE-2014-5405 Hospira MedNet Use of Hard-coded Password

Critical 9.0 Published 3 Apr 2015 Updated 3 Nov 2025

Remote authenticated users can bypass access restrictions and escalate privileges by using a hardcoded cleartext password for database authorization.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-5405?

CVE-2014-5405 is a critical vulnerability in Hospira MedNet, published on 3 Apr 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Hospira MedNet before 6.1 uses a hardcoded cleartext password to control SQL database authorization, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging knowledge of this password.

Weakness: CWE-200, CWE-259

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5405?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hospira Mednet.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5405?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-5405 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2014-5405 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-5405 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m3j7-7x7f-j7pf.