CVE-2017-12726

Name: CVE-2017-12726
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-15T10:29:00.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12726 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A Use of Hard-coded Password issue was discovered in Smiths Medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump, Version 1.1, 1.5, and 1.6. Telnet on the pump uses hardcoded credentials, which can be used if the pump is configured to allow external communications. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Use of Hard-coded Password issue was discovered in Smiths Medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump, Version 1.1, 1.5, and 1.6. Telnet on the pump uses hardcoded credentials, which can be used if the pump is configured to allow external communications. Smiths Medical assesses that it is not possible to upload files via Telnet and the impact of this vulnerability is limited to the communications module.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.10%

61.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Smiths-Medical	Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump	1.1
Smiths-Medical	Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump	1.5
Smiths-Medical	Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump	1.6

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100665Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-250-02AThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100665Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-250-02AThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12726?

How severe is CVE-2017-12726?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12726 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12726?

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Source: NVD / NIST