CVE-2020-12012 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 & EM 1200 have hard-coded administrative account credentials, potentially allowing unauthorized access and compromising system integrity.

Understanding CVE-2020-12012

What is CVE-2020-12012?

This CVE involves hard-coded administrative account credentials in Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 & EM 1200, enabling unauthorized access to system configuration and data.

The Impact of CVE-2020-12012

The exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and potentially exposing sensitive information.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-12012

Vulnerability Description

Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 & EM 1200 contain hard-coded administrative account credentials.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions include ExactaMix EM2400 Versions 1.10, 1.11, 1.13, 1.14, and ExactaMix EM1200 Versions 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with physical access can exploit the vulnerability to gain unauthorized system access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Change default credentials immediately.
Implement strong, unique passwords for administrative accounts.
Limit physical access to the affected systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch systems to address vulnerabilities.
Conduct security audits to identify and mitigate potential risks.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by the vendor to remove hard-coded credentials and enhance system security.