HIGH
CVE-2014-5406
CWE-345Published: July 6, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Hospira LifeCare PCA Infusion System before 7.0 does not validate network traffic associated with sending a (1) drug library, (2) software update, or (3) configuration change, which allows remote attackers to modify settings or medication data via packets on the (a) TELNET, (b) HTTP, (c) HTTPS, or (d) UPNP port. NOTE: this issue might overlap CVE-2015-3459.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-5406 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
hospira3 product(s)
lifecare pcainfusion firmwarelifecare pca3lifecare pca5
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (7)
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http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm446809.htmThird Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm446809.htmThird Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-125-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-5406
CVSS Score7.6 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-345
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 6, 2015
Related CVEs (CWE-345)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-5406 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.