CVE-2020-12024 Missing authorization in Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 & EM 1200

Medium 6.1 Published 29 Jun 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An attacker with physical access can load unauthorized payloads or access the hard drive via USB, compromising system confidentiality and integrity.

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-2020-12024?

CVE-2020-12024 is a medium-severity missing authorization 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 versions 1.10, 1.11, 1.13, 1.14 and ExactaMix EM1200 Versions 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 and 1.5 does not restrict access to the USB interface from an unauthorized user with physical access. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker with physical access to the system the ability to load an unauthorized payload or unauthorized access to the hard drive by booting a live USB OS. This could impact confidentiality and integrity of the system and risk exposure of sensitive information including PHI.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12024?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Baxter Em1200 Firmware, Baxter Em2400 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12024?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12024 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-2020-12024 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12024 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2w3h-xfcq-hh2j.