CVE-2015-3956

Name: CVE-2015-3956
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-25T18:29:00.323+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3956 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 accept drug libraries, firmware updates, pump commands, and unauthorized configuration changes from unauthenticated devices on the host network. Hospira recommends that customers close Port 20/FTP and Port 23/TELNET on the affected devices. EPSS estimates a 0.95% 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 accept drug libraries, firmware updates, pump commands, and unauthorized configuration changes from unauthenticated devices on the host network. Hospira recommends that customers close Port 20/FTP and 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

0.95%

56.8th 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-2015-3956?

How severe is CVE-2015-3956?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3956 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3956?

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