CVE-2017-12720 Missing authorization in Smiths Medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump

High 8.1 Published 15 Feb 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can access the FTP server without authentication if FTP is enabled, allowing unauthorized data access or modification on the infusion pump.

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

What is CVE-2017-12720?

CVE-2017-12720 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Smiths Medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump, published on 15 Feb 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An Improper Access Control issue was discovered in Smiths Medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump, Version 1.1, 1.5, and 1.6. The FTP server on the pump does not require authentication if the pump is configured to allow FTP connections.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12720?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Smiths-Medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12720?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12720 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2017-12720 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12720 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-43ff-4wjr-j993.