CVE-2020-12036: High severity prisma vulnerability

Published Jun 29, 2020
·
Updated

Baxter PrismaFlex all versions, PrisMax all versions prior to 3.x, The affected devices do not implement data-in-transit encryption (e.g., TLS/SSL) when configured to send treatment data to a PDMS (Patient Data Management System) or an EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system. An attacker could observe sensitive data sent from the device.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Baxter Prismaflex Firmware
Baxter PrismaFlex
Baxter Prismax Firmware<3.0
Baxter PrisMax

Event History

Jun 29, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12036?

CVE-2020-12036 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the lack of data-in-transit encryption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-12036?

To mitigate CVE-2020-12036, ensure that all devices are updated to the latest firmware version with implemented data encryption.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2020-12036?

CVE-2020-12036 affects all versions of Baxter PrismaFlex and PrisMax prior to version 3.x.

4

What type of data is vulnerable in CVE-2020-12036?

CVE-2020-12036 exposes treatment data transmitted to PDMS or EMR systems that are not encrypted.

5

Can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-12036 remotely?

Yes, an attacker could potentially exploit CVE-2020-12036 remotely by intercepting unencrypted treatment data during transmission.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203