CVE-2020-12043 Security feature bypass in Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pumps

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass security controls on Baxter infusion pumps by exploiting a persistent FTP service in wireless mode, requiring a reboot to disable.

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-2020-12043?

CVE-2020-12043 is a critical 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) when configured for wireless networking the FTP service operating on the WBM remains operational until the WBM is rebooted.

Weakness: CWE-672

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12043?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion System Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12043?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12043 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-12043 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12043 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5m2f-8gvq-wf7f.

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