MEDIUM
CVE-2025-12996
CWE-532Published: December 4, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Medtronic CareLink Network allows a local attacker with access to log files on an internal API server to view plaintext passwords from errors logged under certain circumstances. This issue affects CareLink Network: before December 4, 2025.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-12996 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires high 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 4.1.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
medtronic1 product(s)
carelink network
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2025-12996
CVSS Score4.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-532
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 4, 2025
Related CVEs (CWE-532)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-12996 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.