CVE-2014-5405
CVE-2014-5405 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hospira Mednet with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-259.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-259
- Affected product: Hospira Mednet
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Hospira MedNet before 6.1 uses a hardcoded cleartext password to control SQL database authorization, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging knowledge of this password.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-5405?
- Hospira MedNet before 6.1 uses a hardcoded cleartext password to control SQL database authorization, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging knowledge of this password.
- How severe is CVE-2014-5405?
- CVE-2014-5405 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2014-5405 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-5405?
- CVE-2014-5405 affects Hospira Mednet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-5405?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-5405 published?
- CVE-2014-5405 was published on 2015-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2015/icsa-15-090-03.json
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-15-090-03
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-090-03
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hospira:mednet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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