CVE-2017-12724 Hardcoded credentials in Smiths Medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump

High 8.1 Published 15 Feb 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Hardcoded credentials in the FTP server allow unauthorized access if FTP is enabled, posing a risk to medical device security.

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-2017-12724?

CVE-2017-12724 is a high-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 Use of Hard-coded Credentials 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 contains hardcoded credentials, which are not fully initialized. The FTP server is only accessible if the pump is configured to allow FTP connections.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12724?

It affects 1 product.

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

How do I fix CVE-2017-12724?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12724 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-12724 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12724 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cgcw-rg8c-h26h.