Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Some Baxter SIGMA Spectrum infusion pumps could expose stored wireless network credentials to an unauthenticated remote attacker. If exploited, the issue could help an attacker gain access to the host network. The sources name only version 6.05 with WBM version 16.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority medical-device network exposure if affected devices remain deployed. The main business risk is wireless credential disclosure leading to broader host-network access, not just pump-level compromise.
Technical view
CVE-2014-5433 is a CWE-312 cleartext credential storage issue affecting Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System 6.05, model 35700BAX, with wireless battery module version 16. The description says an unauthenticated remote attacker may execute commands to view stored wireless account credentials.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to healthcare environments still operating the named Baxter SIGMA Spectrum configuration on wireless networks. The source bundle does not identify other models, versions, or third-party products as affected.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not cite active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. Available evidence supports potential unauthenticated remote credential exposure, but does not establish observed attacks or public exploit availability.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: no CVSS vector, no detailed advisory text in the bundle, and no exploit-status source. Analysis should stay scoped to the named Baxter configuration and the credential-disclosure behavior described by CVE/CISA references.
Mitigation direction
- Identify affected SIGMA Spectrum 6.05 devices with WBM version 16.
- Consult Baxter guidance for migration to SIGMA Spectrum Version 8.
- Prioritize remediation where devices connect to production wireless networks.
- Coordinate changes through clinical engineering and patient-safety processes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Baxter SIGMA Spectrum model 35700BAX deployments.
- Confirm software version 6.05 and WBM version 16 status.
- Check whether devices store or use wireless account credentials.
- Verify whether Baxter Version 8 replacement or upgrade has been completed.
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- Known Exploited
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
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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Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
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