CVE-2020-12016 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2020-12016 affecting Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 & EM 1200. Discover the impact, affected versions, exploitation risks, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 & EM 1200 have hard-coded administrative account credentials, potentially allowing unauthorized access to system resources and sensitive data.
Understanding CVE-2020-12016
What is CVE-2020-12016?
CVE-2020-12016 highlights a vulnerability in Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 & EM 1200, where hard-coded administrative account credentials pose a security risk.
The Impact of CVE-2020-12016
The exploitation of this vulnerability could grant attackers unauthorized access to system resources, enabling them to execute software, view/update files, and potentially access sensitive data, including PHI.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-12016
Vulnerability Description
- Hard-coded administrative account credentials in Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 & EM 1200
Affected Systems and Versions
- Baxter ExactaMix EM2400 Versions 1.10, 1.11, 1.13, 1.14
- ExactaMix EM1200 Versions 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5
Exploitation Mechanism
- Unauthorized access to system resources
- Execution of software
- Viewing/updating files, directories, or system configuration
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Change default credentials immediately
- Implement strong, unique passwords
- Monitor system logs for suspicious activities
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch systems
- Conduct security audits and assessments
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches provided by the vendor to address the vulnerability