How severe is CVE-2020-12032?

CVE-2020-12032 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-12032 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12032?

CVE-2020-12032 primarily affects Baxter Em2400 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12032?

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-2020-12032 published?

CVE-2020-12032 was published on 2020-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12032

CVE-2020-12032 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Baxter Em2400 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
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 ExactaMix EM1200 Versions 1.1, 1.2 systems store device data with sensitive information in an unencrypted database. This could allow an attacker with network access to view or modify sensitive data including PHI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12032?: Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 Versions 1.10, 1.11 and ExactaMix EM1200 Versions 1.1, 1.2 systems store device data with sensitive information in an unencrypted database. This could allow an attacker with network access to view or modify sensitive data including PHI.
How severe is CVE-2020-12032?: CVE-2020-12032 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-12032 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12032?: CVE-2020-12032 primarily affects Baxter Em2400 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12032?: 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-2020-12032 published?: CVE-2020-12032 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 (4)

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

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