How severe is CVE-2017-12724?

CVE-2017-12724 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-12724 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12724?

CVE-2017-12724 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-2017-12724?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-12724 published?

CVE-2017-12724 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12724

CVE-2017-12724 is a high-severity vulnerability in Smiths-medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Smiths-medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Use of Hard-coded Credentials issue was discovered in Smiths Medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump, Version 1.1, 1.5, and 1.6. The FTP server on the pump contains hardcoded credentials, which are not fully initialized. The FTP server is only accessible if the pump is configured to allow FTP connections.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12724?: A Use of Hard-coded Credentials issue was discovered in Smiths Medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump, Version 1.1, 1.5, and 1.6. The FTP server on the pump contains hardcoded credentials, which are not fully initialized. The FTP server is only accessible if the pump is configured to allow FTP connections.
How severe is CVE-2017-12724?: CVE-2017-12724 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-12724 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12724?: CVE-2017-12724 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-2017-12724?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-12724 published?: CVE-2017-12724 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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