CVE-2018-8870

Name: CVE-2018-8870
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-03T01:29:01.94+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.4/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8870 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Medtronic 24950 MyCareLink Monitor and 24952 MyCareLink Monitor contains a hard-coded operating system password. An attacker with physical access can remove the case of the device, connect to the debug port, and use the password to gain privileged access to the operating system.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Medtronic 24950 MyCareLink Monitor and 24952 MyCareLink Monitor contains a hard-coded operating system password. An attacker with physical access can remove the case of the device, connect to the debug port, and use the password to gain privileged access to the operating system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.4/10

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

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	24950 Mycarelink Monitor Firmware	All versions
Medtronic	24952 Mycarelink Monitor Firmware	All versions

References

https://global.medtronic.com/xg-en/product-security/security-bulletins/mycarelink-6-28-18.html
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-179-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-179-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 3, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8870?

How severe is CVE-2018-8870?

CVE-2018-8870 has a CVSS score of 6.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8870?

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