CVE-2024-48971 — CRITICAL (9.3)

Vulnerability Description

The Clinician Password and Serial Number Clinician Password are hard-coded into the ventilator in plaintext form. This could allow an attacker to obtain the password off the ventilator and use it to gain unauthorized access to the device, with clinician privileges.

CVSS Score

9.3

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-24-319-01

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-48971?

CVE-2024-48971 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL). The Clinician Password and Serial Number Clinician Password are hard-coded into the ventilator in plaintext form. This could allow an attacker to obtain the password off the ventilator and use it to g...

How severe is CVE-2024-48971?

CVE-2024-48971 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-48971?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.