How severe is CVE-2020-12024?

CVE-2020-12024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-12024 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12024?

CVE-2020-12024 primarily affects Baxter Em2400 Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12024?

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

When was CVE-2020-12024 published?

CVE-2020-12024 was published on 2020-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12024

CVE-2020-12024 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Baxter Em2400 Firmware
Published: 2020-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 versions 1.10, 1.11, 1.13, 1.14 and ExactaMix EM1200 Versions 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 and 1.5 does not restrict access to the USB interface from an unauthorized user with physical access. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker with physical access to the system the ability to load an unauthorized payload or unauthorized access to the hard drive by booting a live USB OS. This could impact confidentiality and integrity of the system and risk exposure of sensitive information including PHI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12024?: Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 versions 1.10, 1.11, 1.13, 1.14 and ExactaMix EM1200 Versions 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 and 1.5 does not restrict access to the USB interface from an unauthorized user with physical access. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker with physical access to the system the ability to load an unauthorized payload or unauthorized access to the hard drive by booting a live USB OS. This could impact confidentiality and integrity of the system and risk exposure of sensitive information including PHI.
How severe is CVE-2020-12024?: CVE-2020-12024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-12024 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12024?: CVE-2020-12024 primarily affects Baxter Em2400 Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12024?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-12024 published?: CVE-2020-12024 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 (8)

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:em2400_firmware:1.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:baxter:em1200_firmware:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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