How severe is CVE-2020-12047?

CVE-2020-12047 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2020-12047 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12047?

CVE-2020-12047 affects Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion System Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12047?

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-2020-12047 published?

CVE-2020-12047 was published on 2020-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12047

CVE-2020-12047 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion System Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion System Firmware
Published: 2020-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Baxter Spectrum WBM (v17, v20D29, v20D30, v20D31, and v22D24), when used with a Baxter Spectrum v8.x (model 35700BAX2) in a factory-default wireless configuration enables an FTP service with hard-coded credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12047?: The Baxter Spectrum WBM (v17, v20D29, v20D30, v20D31, and v22D24), when used with a Baxter Spectrum v8.x (model 35700BAX2) in a factory-default wireless configuration enables an FTP service with hard-coded credentials.
How severe is CVE-2020-12047?: CVE-2020-12047 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2020-12047 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12047?: CVE-2020-12047 affects Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion System Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12047?: 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-2020-12047 published?: CVE-2020-12047 was published on 2020-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-170-04

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:baxter:sigma_spectrum_infusion_system_firmware:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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