CVE-2017-11743

Name: CVE-2017-11743
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-31T13:29:01.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11743 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. MEDHOST Connex contains a hard-coded Mirth Connect admin credential that is used for customer Mirth Connect management access. An attacker with knowledge of the hard-coded credential and the ability to communicate directly with the Mirth Connect management console may be able to intercept sensitive patient information. EPSS estimates a 1.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MEDHOST Connex contains a hard-coded Mirth Connect admin credential that is used for customer Mirth Connect management access. An attacker with knowledge of the hard-coded credential and the ability to communicate directly with the Mirth Connect management console may be able to intercept sensitive patient information. The admin account password is hard-coded as $K8t1ng throughout the application, and is the same across all installations. Customers do not have the option to change the Mirth Connect admin account password. The Mirth Connect admin account is created during the Connex install. The plaintext account password is hard-coded multiple times in the Connex install and update scripts.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.61%

72.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Medhost	Connex	All versions

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/75Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100086Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/75Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100086Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 31, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11743?

How severe is CVE-2017-11743?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11743 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11743?

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