How severe is CVE-2025-12997?

CVE-2025-12997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.2, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-12997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-12997?

CVE-2025-12997 affects Medtronic Carelink Network. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-12997?

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

Does CVE-2025-12997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-12997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-201284.

When was CVE-2025-12997 published?

CVE-2025-12997 was published on 2025-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-12997

CVE-2025-12997 is a low-severity vulnerability in Medtronic Carelink Network with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.2. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-201284
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Medtronic Carelink Network
Published: 2025-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability in Medtronic CareLink Network which allows an authenticated attacker with access to specific device and user information to submit web requests to an API endpoint that would expose sensitive user information. This issue affects CareLink Network: before December 4, 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-12997?: Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability in Medtronic CareLink Network which allows an authenticated attacker with access to specific device and user information to submit web requests to an API endpoint that would expose sensitive user information. This issue affects CareLink Network: before December 4, 2025.
How severe is CVE-2025-12997?: CVE-2025-12997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.2, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-12997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-12997?: CVE-2025-12997 affects Medtronic Carelink Network. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-12997?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-12997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-12997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-201284.
When was CVE-2025-12997 published?: CVE-2025-12997 was published on 2025-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.medtronic.com/en-us/e/product-security/security-bulletins/carelink-network-vulnerabilities.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:medtronic:carelink_network:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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