CVE-2025-12996
CVE-2025-12996 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Medtronic Carelink Network with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1. 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-532.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-201287
- Weakness: CWE-532
- Affected product: Medtronic Carelink Network
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Medtronic CareLink Network allows a local attacker with access to log files on an internal API server to view plaintext passwords from errors logged under certain circumstances. This issue affects CareLink Network: before December 4, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-12996?
- Medtronic CareLink Network allows a local attacker with access to log files on an internal API server to view plaintext passwords from errors logged under certain circumstances. This issue affects CareLink Network: before December 4, 2025.
- How severe is CVE-2025-12996?
- CVE-2025-12996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-12996 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-12996?
- CVE-2025-12996 affects Medtronic Carelink Network. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-12996?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-12996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-12996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-201287.
- When was CVE-2025-12996 published?
- CVE-2025-12996 was published on 2025-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:medtronic:carelink_network:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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