How severe is CVE-2020-12035?

CVE-2020-12035 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-12035 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12035?

CVE-2020-12035 primarily affects Baxter Prismaflex Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12035?

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

When was CVE-2020-12035 published?

CVE-2020-12035 was published on 2020-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12035

CVE-2020-12035 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Baxter Prismaflex Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Baxter Prismaflex Firmware
Published: 2020-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Baxter PrismaFlex all versions, PrisMax all versions prior to 3.x, The PrismaFlex device contains a hard-coded service password that provides access to biomedical information, device settings, calibration settings, and network configuration. This could allow an attacker to modify device settings and calibration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12035?: Baxter PrismaFlex all versions, PrisMax all versions prior to 3.x, The PrismaFlex device contains a hard-coded service password that provides access to biomedical information, device settings, calibration settings, and network configuration. This could allow an attacker to modify device settings and calibration.
How severe is CVE-2020-12035?: CVE-2020-12035 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-12035 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12035?: CVE-2020-12035 primarily affects Baxter Prismaflex Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12035?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-12035 published?: CVE-2020-12035 was published on 2020-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:baxter:prismaflex_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:baxter:prismax_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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