CVE-2017-12723 Hardcoded credentials in Smiths Medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump

Low 3.7 Published Updated

Attackers can access stored passwords in the configuration file if external communications are enabled, potentially compromising the medical device.

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-2017-12723?

CVE-2017-12723 is a low-severity 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

A Password in Configuration File issue was discovered in Smiths Medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump, Version 1.1, 1.5, and 1.6. The pump stores some passwords in the configuration file, which are accessible if the pump is configured to allow external communications.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12723?

It affects 1 product.

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

How do I fix CVE-2017-12723?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12723 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-12723 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12723 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fhwg-33jq-7fjq.

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