CVE-2020-12040

Name: CVE-2020-12040
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-29T14:15:11.677+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12040 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Sigma Spectrum Infusion System v's6.x (model 35700BAX) and Baxter Spectrum Infusion System Version(s) 8.x (model 35700BAX2) at the application layer uses an unauthenticated clear-text communication channel to send and receive system status and operational data. This could allow an attacker that has circumvented network security measures to view sensitive non-private data or to perform a man-in-the-middle attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sigma Spectrum Infusion System v's6.x (model 35700BAX) and Baxter Spectrum Infusion System Version(s) 8.x (model 35700BAX2) at the application layer uses an unauthenticated clear-text communication channel to send and receive system status and operational data. This could allow an attacker that has circumvented network security measures to view sensitive non-private data or to perform a man-in-the-middle attack.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Baxter	Sigma Spectrum Infusion System Firmware	>= 6.0, <= 6.05
Baxter	Sigma Spectrum Infusion System Firmware	8.0

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-170-04Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-170-04Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12040?

How severe is CVE-2020-12040?

CVE-2020-12040 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12040?

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Source: NVD / NIST