Is CVE-2016-8375 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-8375 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-8375 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2016-8375 requires physical access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-8375?

CVE-2016-8375 has a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2016-8375

CWE-255Published: February 13, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.9

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) Alaris 8015 Point of Care (PC) unit, Version 9.5 and prior versions, and Version 9.7, and 8000 PC unit. An unauthorized user with physical access to an affected Alaris PC unit may be able to obtain unencrypted wireless network authentication credentials and other sensitive technical data by disassembling the PC unit and accessing the device's flash memory. The Alaris 8015 PC unit, Version 9.7, and the 8000 PC unit store wireless network authentication credentials and other sensitive technical data on internal flash memory. Accessing the internal flash memory of the affected device would require special tools to extract data and carrying out this attack at a healthcare facility would increase the likelihood of detection.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-8375 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 4.9.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.