CVE-2025-0683: Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Contec Health CMS8000 Patient Monitor
First published: Thu Jan 30 2025(Updated: )
In its default configuration, Contec Health CMS8000 Patient Monitor transmits plain-text patient data to a hard-coded public IP address when a patient is hooked up to the monitor. This could lead to a leakage of confidential patient data to any device with that IP address or an attacker in a machine-in-the-middle scenario.
Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Contec Health CMS8000 |
Remedy
Per FDA recommendation, CISA recommends users remove any Contec CMS8000 devices from their networks. Please note that this device may be re-labeled and sold by resellers. For a list of known re-labeled devices, please refer to FDA's safety communication https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/cybersecurity-vulnerabilities-certain-patient-monitors-contec-and-epsimed-fda-safety-communication .
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Reference Links
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-25-030-01
- https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/cybersecurity-vulnerabilities-certain-patient-monitors-contec-and-epsimed-fda-safety-communication
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/backdoor-found-in-two-healthcare-patient-monitors-linked-to-ip-in-china/
- https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/contec-cms8000-contains-backdoor
- https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/03/backdoored_contec_patient_monitors_leak_data/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-0683?
CVE-2025-0683 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential unauthorized access to confidential patient data.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0683?
To mitigate CVE-2025-0683, it is recommended to configure the Contec Health CMS8000 Patient Monitor to avoid transmitting data to hard-coded public IP addresses.
What data is exposed by CVE-2025-0683?
CVE-2025-0683 exposes plain-text patient data, which can include sensitive health information.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2025-0683?
The Contec Health CMS8000 Patient Monitor is affected by CVE-2025-0683 in its default configuration.
Can CVE-2025-0683 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-0683 can be exploited remotely by anyone capable of accessing the hard-coded public IP address.
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