CVE-2025-12997

Name: CVE-2025-12997
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-04T20:16:17.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.1/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-12997 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability in Medtronic CareLink Network which allows an authenticated attacker with access to specific device and user information to submit web requests to an API endpoint that would expose sensitive user information. This issue affects CareLink Network: before December 4, 2025.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability in Medtronic CareLink Network which allows an authenticated attacker with access to specific device and user information to submit web requests to an API endpoint that would expose sensitive user information. This issue affects CareLink Network: before December 4, 2025.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-639

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-2025-12997?

How severe is CVE-2025-12997?

CVE-2025-12997 has a CVSS score of 3.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-12997?

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Source: NVD / NIST