Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE concerns hard-coded service credentials in Fresenius Kabi Vigilant Software Suite (Mastermed Dashboard) 2.0.1.3. If someone obtains the password, they may gain privileges on installations using the same credentials. The issue is rated medium, but it affects healthcare infusion system management software, so exposure should be handled carefully.
Executive priority
Treat as a prioritized healthcare technology risk, not an internet-wide emergency. Confirm exposure quickly, involve clinical engineering, and follow vendor guidance because the affected software supports infusion system operations.
Technical view
CVE-2021-44464 is CWE-798: hard-coded credentials. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L, score 6.3. The source bundle identifies Mastermed Dashboard 2.0.1.3 and says service credentials are likely common across all instances, enabling privilege gain when the password is known.
Likely exposure
Organizations running Fresenius Kabi Vigilant Software Suite, specifically Mastermed Dashboard 2.0.1.3, may be exposed. The bundle does not define all affected versions or deployment patterns.
Exploitation context
The sources do not state active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV in the bundle. Exploitation requires possession of the password and some prior privilege, but no user interaction.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE metadata and referenced CISA medical advisory. The bundle names hard-coded common service credentials but does not provide patch details, exploit reports, or complete affected-version scope.
Mitigation direction
- Check Fresenius Kabi and CISA advisory guidance before making production changes.
- Inventory Mastermed Dashboard deployments and confirm whether version 2.0.1.3 is present.
- Restrict access to the software to authorized clinical and support networks.
- Review service account usage and investigate unexpected privilege changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed Vigilant Software Suite and Mastermed Dashboard versions.
- Review access controls around Mastermed Dashboard network paths.
- Audit logs for unusual service-account authentication or privilege activity.
- Document whether vendor remediation is available for each deployment.
Public sources used
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CWE-798: Credential and account abuse lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-21-355-01CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Use of Hard-coded Credentials represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.