Is CVE-2020-12016 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-12016 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-12016 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-12016 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-12016?

CVE-2020-12016 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-12016

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

9.8

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, 1.13, 1.14 and ExactaMix EM1200 Versions 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 and 1.5 have hard-coded administrative account credentials for the ExactaMix operating system. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker who has gained unauthorized access to system resources, including access to execute software or to view/update files, directories, or system configuration. This could allow an attacker with network access to view sensitive data including PHI.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-12016 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.