CVE-2014-5406

Name: CVE-2014-5406
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-07-06T19:59:00.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-5406 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Hospira LifeCare PCA Infusion System before 7.0 does not validate network traffic associated with sending a (1) drug library, (2) software update, or (3) configuration change, which allows remote attackers to modify settings or medication data via packets on the (a) TELNET, (b) HTTP, (c) HTTPS, or (d) UPNP port. NOTE: this issue might overlap CVE-2015-3459.. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Hospira LifeCare PCA Infusion System before 7.0 does not validate network traffic associated with sending a (1) drug library, (2) software update, or (3) configuration change, which allows remote attackers to modify settings or medication data via packets on the (a) TELNET, (b) HTTP, (c) HTTPS, or (d) UPNP port. NOTE: this issue might overlap CVE-2015-3459.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.24%

65.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hospira	Lifecare Pcainfusion Firmware	<= 5.0

References

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm446809.htmThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2015/icsa-15-125-01.json
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-15-125-01
https://xs-sniper.com/blog/2015/06/08/hospira-plum-a-infusion-pump-vulnerabilities/
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm446809.htmThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-125-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://xs-sniper.com/blog/2015/06/08/hospira-plum-a-infusion-pump-vulnerabilities/

Timeline

Published: Jul 6, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5406?

How severe is CVE-2014-5406?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-5406 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5406?

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Source: NVD / NIST