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CVE-2017-12723

3.7 · LOW

A Password in Configuration File issue was discovered in Smiths Medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump, Version 1.1, 1.5, and 1.6.

Published Feb 15, 2018CWE-200EPSS 0.97%

Overview

CVE-2017-12723 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 15, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A Password in Configuration File issue was discovered in Smiths Medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump, Version 1.1, 1.5, and 1.6. The pump stores some passwords in the configuration file, which are accessible if the pump is configured to allow external communications.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/100665Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-250-02ARefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/100665Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-250-02A

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12723?

CVE-2017-12723 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 15, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2017-12723?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-12723?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-12723?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-12723 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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