CVE-2020-12035
CWE-287Published: June 29, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Baxter PrismaFlex all versions, PrisMax all versions prior to 3.x, The PrismaFlex device contains a hard-coded service password that provides access to biomedical information, device settings, calibration settings, and network configuration. This could allow an attacker to modify device settings and calibration.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-12035 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 4.9.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-12035 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts