CVE-2015-3954

Name: CVE-2015-3954
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-25T17:29:00.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3954 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Hospira Plum A+ Infusion System version 13.4 and prior, Plum A+3 Infusion System version 13.6 and prior, and Symbiq Infusion System, version 3.13 and prior give unauthenticated users root privileges on Port 23/TELNET by default. An unauthorized user could issue commands to the pump. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Hospira Plum A+ Infusion System version 13.4 and prior, Plum A+3 Infusion System version 13.6 and prior, and Symbiq Infusion System, version 3.13 and prior give unauthenticated users root privileges on Port 23/TELNET by default. An unauthorized user could issue commands to the pump. Hospira recommends that customers close Port 23/TELNET on the affected devices. Hospira has also released the Plum 360 Infusion System which is not vulnerable to this issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.04%

78.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pifzer	Plum A\+ Infusion System Firmware	<= 13.4
Pifzer	Plum A\+3 Infusion System Firmware	<= 13.6
Pifzer	Symbiq Infusion System Firmware	<= 3.13

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-161-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-161-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3954?

How severe is CVE-2015-3954?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3954 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3954?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST