CVE-2025-12996

Name: CVE-2025-12996
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-04T20:16:17.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.1/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-12996 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Medtronic CareLink Network allows a local attacker with access to log files on an internal API server to view plaintext passwords from errors logged under certain circumstances. This issue affects CareLink Network: before December 4, 2025.. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Medtronic CareLink Network allows a local attacker with access to log files on an internal API server to view plaintext passwords from errors logged under certain circumstances. This issue affects CareLink Network: before December 4, 2025.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-532

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Medtronic	Carelink Network	< 2025-12-04

References

https://www.medtronic.com/en-us/e/product-security/security-bulletins/carelink-network-vulnerabilities.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 4, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-12996?

How severe is CVE-2025-12996?

CVE-2025-12996 has a CVSS score of 4.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-12996?

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