CVE-2018-5446

Name: CVE-2018-5446
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-04T18:29:00.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5446 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Medtronic 2090 CareLink Programmer uses a per-product username and password that is stored in a recoverable format.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Medtronic 2090 CareLink Programmer uses a per-product username and password that is stored in a recoverable format.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Medtronic	2090 Carelink Programmer Firmware	All versions

References

https://global.medtronic.com/xg-en/product-security/security-bulletins/carelink-2090-29901.html
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-18-058-01
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-058-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: May 4, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5446?

Medtronic 2090 CareLink Programmer uses a per-product username and password that is stored in a recoverable format.

How severe is CVE-2018-5446?

CVE-2018-5446 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5446?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-5446?

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Source: NVD / NIST