CVE-2020-12012 Hardcoded credentials in Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 & EM 1200

Medium 6.1 Published 29 Jun 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An attacker with physical access can use hard-coded admin credentials to view or modify system configuration and sensitive data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-12012?

CVE-2020-12012 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 & EM 1200, published on 29 Jun 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 & EM 1200, Versions ExactaMix EM2400 Versions 1.10, 1.11, 1.13, 1.14, ExactaMix EM1200 Versions 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 Versions 1.10, 1.11, and 1.13, and ExactaMix EM1200 Versions 1.1, 1.2, and 1.4 have hard-coded administrative account credentials for the ExactaMix application. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker with physical access to gain unauthorized access to view/update system configuration or data. This could impact confidentiality and integrity of the system and risk exposure of sensitive information including PHI.

Weakness: CWE-798, CWE-259

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12012?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Baxter Em1200 Firmware, Baxter Em2400 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12012?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12012 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-12012 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12012 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2g9p-g9jc-w2xw.