CVE-2024-1275Network attack vector

Device compromise via reusable default cryptographic key

Published May 31, 2024 · Updated Aug 1, 2024

Use of a default cryptographic key in Baxter Welch Allyn Connex Spot Monitor 1.52 and earlier allows remote attackers to alter device data. The monitor applies a shared default key to critical configuration and firmware functions, allowing reuse of that key to modify protected data. Network reachability and high attack complexity are required; successful tampering can compromise the device and delay patient care.

CVSS severity9.1
Critical
EPSS probability0.39%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Use of a default cryptographic key in Baxter Welch Allyn Connex Spot Monitor 1.52 and earlier allows remote attackers to alter device data. The monitor applies a shared default key to critical configuration and firmware functions, allowing reuse of that key to modify protected data. Network reachability and high attack complexity are required; successful tampering can compromise the device and delay patient care.

The record

CVE
CVE-2024-1275
Published
May 31, 2024
Updated
Aug 1, 2024
Vendor
Baxter International
Product
Welch Allyn Connex Spot Monitor
Classifications
CWE-1394, CAPEC-176, T1565.001
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. May 31, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 1, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <=1.52

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Baxter International · Welch Allyn Connex Spot Monitorversion=0 <=1.52

Published CVSS scores

9.1BaxterCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
7.4CISACVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

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Attacks

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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)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-1394Use of Default Cryptographic Key
CAPEC-176Configuration/Environment Manipulation
T1565.001Stored Data Manipulation

Public exploit references

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