How severe is CVE-2020-12020?

CVE-2020-12020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-12020 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12020?

CVE-2020-12020 primarily affects Baxter Em2400 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12020?

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

When was CVE-2020-12020 published?

CVE-2020-12020 was published on 2020-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12020

CVE-2020-12020 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Baxter Em2400 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Baxter Em2400 Firmware
Published: 2020-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 Versions 1.10, 1.11, and 1.13 and ExactaMix EM1200 Versions 1.1, 1.2, and 1.4 does not restrict non administrative users from gaining access to the operating system and editing the application startup script. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to alter the startup script as the limited-access user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12020?: Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 Versions 1.10, 1.11, and 1.13 and ExactaMix EM1200 Versions 1.1, 1.2, and 1.4 does not restrict non administrative users from gaining access to the operating system and editing the application startup script. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to alter the startup script as the limited-access user.
How severe is CVE-2020-12020?: CVE-2020-12020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-12020 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12020?: CVE-2020-12020 primarily affects Baxter Em2400 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12020?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-12020 published?: CVE-2020-12020 was published on 2020-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-170-01

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:baxter:em2400_firmware:1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:baxter:em2400_firmware:1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:baxter:em2400_firmware:1.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:baxter:em1200_firmware:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:baxter:em1200_firmware:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:baxter:em1200_firmware:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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