CRITICAL
CVE-2015-3459
CWE-264Published: April 29, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The communication module on the Hospira LifeCare PCA Infusion System before 7.0 does not require authentication for root TELNET sessions, which allows remote attackers to modify the pump configuration via unspecified commands.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-3459 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 ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/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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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://hextechsecurity.com/?p=123Broken Link
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http://imgur.com/CEAnZjjNot Applicable
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http://imgur.com/JHiWSqdNot Applicable
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http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm446809.htmThird Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74414Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-125-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://twitter.com/dyngnosis/status/592671049487142913Press/Media Coverage
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https://twitter.com/dyngnosis/status/592743461977219072Press/Media Coverage
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http://hextechsecurity.com/?p=123Broken Link
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http://imgur.com/CEAnZjjNot Applicable
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http://imgur.com/JHiWSqdNot Applicable
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http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm446809.htmThird Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74414Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-125-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://twitter.com/dyngnosis/status/592671049487142913Press/Media Coverage
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2015-3459
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 29, 2015
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-3459 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.