CVE-2018-10626

Name: CVE-2018-10626
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-10T18:29:00.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-10626 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Medtronic MyCareLink Patient Monitor’s update service does not sufficiently verify the authenticity of the data uploaded. An attacker who obtains per-product credentials from the monitor and paired implantable cardiac device information can potentially upload invalid data to the Medtronic CareLink network.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Medtronic MyCareLink Patient Monitor’s update service does not sufficiently verify the authenticity of the data uploaded. An attacker who obtains per-product credentials from the monitor and paired implantable cardiac device information can potentially upload invalid data to the Medtronic CareLink network.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Medtronic	Mycarelink 24952 Patient Monitor Firmware	All versions
Medtronic	Mycarelink 24950 Patient Monitor Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105042Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2018/icsma-18-219-01.json
https://global.medtronic.com/xg-en/product-security/security-bulletins/mycarelink-8-7-18.html
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-18-219-01
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105042Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-219-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-10626?

How severe is CVE-2018-10626?

CVE-2018-10626 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10626?

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