Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability can let an attacker recover administrator credentials for certain B. Braun medical connectivity products. That could expose sensitive device administration access, but the provided scoring requires user interaction and shows confidentiality impact only. Treat it as a targeted healthcare technology risk, not evidence of active compromise.
Executive priority
Prioritize validation in clinical networks using B. Braun infusion connectivity products. The issue is moderate severity but involves administrator credentials, so unmanaged exposure could increase operational and patient-care technology risk.
Technical view
CVE-2020-25164 affects B. Braun SpaceCom L81/U61 and earlier, Data module compactplus A10/A11, and Battery Pack SP with Wi-Fi. It is mapped to CWE-759 and permits recovery of administrative-interface user credentials. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5, network-reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, high confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in healthcare environments using the named B. Braun connectivity modules, especially where administrative interfaces are reachable from broad internal networks or remote access paths. The source bundle does not provide version detail for Battery Pack SP with Wi-Fi.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates network attack path and low complexity, but user interaction is required. No exploit procedure or confirmed public weaponization is provided in the supplied evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE source bundle, CVSS vector, CWE mapping, and listed advisories. Do not assume a patch, exploit availability, or active exploitation beyond those sources. Focus research on credential-storage weakness, affected firmware confirmation, and administrative-interface exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Check the B. Braun and CISA advisories for product-specific remediation guidance.
- Inventory affected B. Braun devices and confirm installed versions.
- Restrict administrative interfaces to trusted management networks only.
- Remove any direct internet exposure for affected administrative interfaces.
- Apply vendor-approved updates or compensating controls when identified.
Validation and detection
- Identify SpaceCom, Data module compactplus, and Battery Pack SP with Wi-Fi deployments.
- Confirm whether SpaceCom is L81/U61 or earlier.
- Confirm whether Data module compactplus is A10 or A11.
- Review administrative-interface access paths and remote access dependencies.
- Check administrative access logs for unexpected credential or login activity.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N2.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-20-296-02CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.bbraun.com/en/products-and-therapies/services/b-braun-vulnerability-disclosure-policy/security-advisory.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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Use of a One-Way Hash without a Salt
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