CVE-2020-12016 Hardcoded credentials in Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 & EM 1200

Critical 9.8 Published 29 Jun 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Hard-coded administrative credentials in Baxter ExactaMix systems allow attackers with network access to view sensitive data and modify system configuration.

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-2020-12016?

CVE-2020-12016 is a critical vulnerability in Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 & EM 1200, published on 29 Jun 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, 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, 1.13, 1.14 and ExactaMix EM1200 Versions 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 and 1.5 have hard-coded administrative account credentials for the ExactaMix operating system. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker who has gained unauthorized access to system resources, including access to execute software or to view/update files, directories, or system configuration. This could allow an attacker with network access to view sensitive data including PHI.

Weakness: CWE-798, CWE-259

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12016?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Baxter Em1200 Firmware, Baxter Em2400 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12016?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12016 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-12016 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12016 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x46p-33c9-vprq.