MEDIUM
CVE-2018-10622
CWE-313Published: August 10, 2018· Updated: Jun 22, 2026
5.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Medtronic MyCareLink Patient Monitor uses per-product credentials that are stored in a recoverable format. An attacker can use these credentials for network authentication.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-10622 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 5.2.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
medtronic4 product(s)
mycarelink 24952 patient monitor firmwaremycarelink 24952 patient monitormycarelink 24950 patient monitor firmwaremycarelink 24950 patient monitor
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105042Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105042Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-219-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-10622
CVSS Score5.2 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-313
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 10, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-313)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-10622 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.