CVE-2020-12037

Name: CVE-2020-12037
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-29T14:15:11.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12037 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Baxter PrismaFlex all versions, PrisMax all versions prior to 3.x, The affected devices do not implement data-in-transit encryption (e.g., TLS/SSL) when configured to send treatment data to a PDMS (Patient Data Management System) or an EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system. An attacker could observe sensitive data sent from the device.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Baxter PrismaFlex all versions, PrisMax all versions prior to 3.x, The affected devices do not implement data-in-transit encryption (e.g., TLS/SSL) when configured to send treatment data to a PDMS (Patient Data Management System) or an EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system. An attacker could observe sensitive data sent from the device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Baxter	Prismaflex Firmware	All versions
Baxter	Prismax Firmware	< 3.0

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-170-01Not Applicable
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-170-02Third Party Advisory
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-170-01Not Applicable

Timeline

Published: Jun 29, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12037?

How severe is CVE-2020-12037?

CVE-2020-12037 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12037?

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