CVE-2020-12041 Missing authorization in Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pumps

Critical 9.4 Published Updated

The Baxter Spectrum WBM telnet interface lacks proper authorization, allowing attackers to read sensitive data and modify network settings.

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-2020-12041?

CVE-2020-12041 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pumps, published on 29 Jun 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Baxter Spectrum WBM (v17, v20D29, v20D30, v20D31, and v22D24) telnet Command-Line Interface, grants access to sensitive data stored on the WBM that permits temporary configuration changes to network settings of the WBM, and allows the WBM to be rebooted. Temporary configuration changes to network settings are removed upon reboot.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12041?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion System Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12041?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12041 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-2020-12041 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12041 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gvrr-pwvw-5j3q.

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