Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This issue affects a specific Baxter SIGMA Spectrum infusion setup where the wireless battery module can be reached over SSH without authentication. An attacker with network access could change WBM configuration or access credentials and shared keys. Baxter states the infusion pump itself cannot be controlled through the WBM.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority medical device exposure review, especially in facilities still running older SIGMA Spectrum systems. The evidence does not show pump control, but unauthenticated access to module configuration and credentials can create operational and network-security risk.
Technical view
CVE-2014-5432 describes unauthenticated remote access to Port 22/SSH on Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System v6.05 model 35700BAX with WBM v16. Reported impact is limited to WBM functionality, including unauthorized configuration changes and access to credentials or shared keys. Baxter released SIGMA Spectrum Version 8 with hardware and software changes.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System v6.05, model 35700BAX, with WBM version 16, where Port 22/SSH is reachable. Organizations without this exact model, version, and WBM combination are not shown affected by the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The weakness is still serious because the described access is remote and unauthenticated, but the available evidence does not support claims of public exploitation or pump-control capability.
Researcher notes
Do not generalize this CVE beyond the named SIGMA Spectrum v6.05 model 35700BAX with WBM v16. The supplied record lacks CVSS detail and active exploitation evidence. Baxter’s stated impact boundary is WBM-only functionality, not infusion pump control.
Mitigation direction
- Confirm whether affected devices can be upgraded to SIGMA Spectrum Version 8.
- Review Baxter and CISA advisory guidance for device-specific remediation.
- Restrict network reachability to WBM SSH services while remediation is planned.
- Remove affected devices from untrusted or broadly reachable networks.
- Coordinate remediation with clinical engineering before operational changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory SIGMA Spectrum devices by model, software version, and WBM version.
- Identify whether Port 22/SSH is reachable to any WBM from hospital networks.
- Verify whether any affected v6.05 systems remain in service.
- Check whether devices have been migrated to SIGMA Spectrum Version 8.
- Document compensating controls for any device awaiting vendor-supported remediation.
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-181-01CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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DEPRECATED: Authentication Bypass Issues
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