Is CVE-2020-12012 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-12012 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-12012 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-12012 requires physical access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-12012?

CVE-2020-12012 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2020-12012

CWE-259Published: June 29, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 & EM 1200, Versions ExactaMix EM2400 Versions 1.10, 1.11, 1.13, 1.14, ExactaMix EM1200 Versions 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 Versions 1.10, 1.11, and 1.13, and ExactaMix EM1200 Versions 1.1, 1.2, and 1.4 have hard-coded administrative account credentials for the ExactaMix application. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker with physical access to gain unauthorized access to view/update system configuration or data. This could impact confidentiality and integrity of the system and risk exposure of sensitive information including PHI.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-12012 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.1.