CVE-2020-12048

Name: CVE-2020-12048
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-29T14:15:11.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12048 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Phoenix Hemodialysis Delivery System SW 3.36 and 3.40, The Phoenix Hemodialysis device does not support data-in-transit encryption (e.g., TLS/SSL) when transmitting treatment and prescription data on the network between the Phoenix system and the Exalis dialysis data management tool. An attacker with access to the network could observe sensitive treatment and prescription data sent between the Phoenix system and the Exalis tool.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Phoenix Hemodialysis Delivery System SW 3.36 and 3.40, The Phoenix Hemodialysis device does not support data-in-transit encryption (e.g., TLS/SSL) when transmitting treatment and prescription data on the network between the Phoenix system and the Exalis dialysis data management tool. An attacker with access to the network could observe sensitive treatment and prescription data sent between the Phoenix system and the Exalis tool.

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

0.45%

36.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Baxter	Phoenix X36 Firmware	3.36
Baxter	Phoenix X36 Firmware	3.40

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-170-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-170-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12048?

How severe is CVE-2020-12048?

CVE-2020-12048 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12048?

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