CVE-2020-12037

Device-setting modification via hard-coded service code

Published Jun 29, 2020 · Updated Aug 4, 2024

Use of a hard-coded service code in Baxter PrismaFlex all versions allows physically proximate attackers to modify device settings. The reserved technician code grants access to biomedical information, calibration settings, device settings, and network configuration. Physical access and knowledge of the service code are required; successful use permits calibration and configuration changes.

CVSS severity5.4
Medium
EPSS probability0.48%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Use of a hard-coded service code in Baxter PrismaFlex all versions allows physically proximate attackers to modify device settings. The reserved technician code grants access to biomedical information, calibration settings, device settings, and network configuration. Physical access and knowledge of the service code are required; successful use permits calibration and configuration changes.

The record

CVE
CVE-2020-12037
Published
Jun 29, 2020
Updated
Aug 4, 2024
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-259, CWE-319, T1078
Attack vector
physical
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jun 29, 2020CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 4, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

Affected buildAffected product and version details are unavailable.

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectorphysical
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Affected products and versions are unavailable in this record.

Published CVSS scores

7.5NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
5.4CISACVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L
5.0NIST NVDAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectorphysical
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-259Use of Hard-coded Password
CWE-319Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
T1078Valid Accounts

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