Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a low-severity hard-coded credential issue in specific B. Braun infusion-system communications components. An attacker already needing command-line access could use embedded credentials to access the device Wi-Fi module. The main business concern is unmanaged medical-device exposure, not broad remote compromise.
Executive priority
Treat as a low-priority but real medical-device hygiene issue. It should be tracked through biomedical asset management and vendor remediation processes, especially where affected devices are network-connected or support access is loosely controlled.
Technical view
CVE-2020-25168 affects B. Braun SpaceCom L81/U61 and earlier, Battery Pack SP with Wi-Fi, and Data module compactplus A10/A11. The issue is CWE-798 hard-coded credentials. CVSS 3.1 is 3.3: local access, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, low confidentiality impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in healthcare environments using the listed B. Braun components where an attacker can obtain command-line access to the device or related module. The bundle does not provide complete version detail for the Battery Pack SP with Wi-Fi.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability is constrained by the need for local command-line access and has no stated integrity or availability impact in the CVSS vector.
Researcher notes
The evidence supports hard-coded credentials reachable after command-line access, not remote unauthenticated exploitation. Remediation specifics are not included in the provided bundle, so validation should avoid assuming a patch path and should rely on B. Braun/CISA guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Review B. Braun and CISA advisory guidance for supported corrective actions.
- Inventory affected B. Braun SpaceCom, Battery Pack SP with Wi-Fi, and Data module compactplus assets.
- Restrict command-line access to authorized biomedical or vendor support personnel.
- Segment medical-device networks and tightly control Wi-Fi module management access.
- Coordinate changes with clinical engineering before modifying deployed medical equipment.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether deployed SpaceCom versions are L81/U61 or earlier.
- Confirm whether Data module compactplus versions A10 or A11 are present.
- Identify any Battery Pack SP with Wi-Fi deployments and review vendor applicability guidance.
- Review access controls for command-line access to affected devices or modules.
- Document compensating controls where vendor remediation status is unclear.
Public sources used
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CWE-798: Credential and account abuse lookup
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- Low
- CVSS
- 3.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N1.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
3.3LowVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/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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Use of Hard-coded Credentials
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