How severe is CVE-2017-12723?

CVE-2017-12723 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-12723 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12723?

CVE-2017-12723 primarily affects Smiths-medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12723?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-12723 published?

CVE-2017-12723 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12723

CVE-2017-12723 is a low-severity vulnerability in Smiths-medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Smiths-medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Password in Configuration File issue was discovered in Smiths Medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump, Version 1.1, 1.5, and 1.6. The pump stores some passwords in the configuration file, which are accessible if the pump is configured to allow external communications.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12723?: A Password in Configuration File issue was discovered in Smiths Medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump, Version 1.1, 1.5, and 1.6. The pump stores some passwords in the configuration file, which are accessible if the pump is configured to allow external communications.
How severe is CVE-2017-12723?: CVE-2017-12723 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-12723 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12723?: CVE-2017-12723 primarily affects Smiths-medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12723?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-12723 published?: CVE-2017-12723 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:smiths-medical:medfusion_4000_wireless_syringe_infusion_pump:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:smiths-medical:medfusion_4000_wireless_syringe_infusion_pump:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:smiths-medical:medfusion_4000_wireless_syringe_infusion_pump:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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