MEDIUM
CVE-2018-5448
CWE-23Published: May 4, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Medtronic 2090 CareLink Programmer’s software deployment network contains a directory traversal vulnerability that could allow an attacker to read files on the system.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-5448 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 4.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
medtronic2 product(s)
2090 carelink programmer firmware2090 carelink programmer
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-5448
CVSS Score4.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-23
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 4, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-23)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-5448 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.