CVE-2020-25156 B. Braun SpaceCom, Battery Pack SP with Wi-Fi, and Data module compactplus

High 7.2 Published 14 Apr 2022 Updated 16 Apr 2025

Active debug code allows attackers with cryptographic material to gain root access on B. Braun medical devices.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-25156?

CVE-2020-25156 is a high-severity vulnerability in B. Braun Melsungen AG Battery pack with Wi-Fi, published on 14 Apr 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Active debug code in the B. Braun Melsungen AG SpaceCom Version L8/U61, and the Data module compactplus Versions A10 and A11 and earlier enables attackers in possession of cryptographic material to access the device as root.

Weakness: CWE-489

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-25156?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Bbraun Datamodule Compactplus, Bbraun Spacecom.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25156?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-25156 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-25156 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-25156 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-77qv-4r48-j87r.