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Sigma Spectrum Infusion System FirmwareOperating system · Baxter

CVE-2014-5434

CRITICAL · 9.8 CVSS v3.0 Published 2019-03-26
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System version 6.05 (model 35700BAX) with wireless battery module (WBM) version 16 has a default account with hard-coded credentials used with the FTP protocol. Baxter asserts no files can be transferred to or from the WBM using this account. Baxter has released a new version of the SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System, Version 8, which incorporates hardware and software changes.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

The Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System version 6.05 (model 35700BAX) with wireless battery module version 16 contains a default account with hard-coded credentials that can be used with the FTP protocol. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially access this account, though Baxter claims no file transfers are possible.

MitigationUpgrade to SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System Version 8 which incorporates hardware and software changes to address the hard-coded credential issue. Apply network segmentation and restrict FTP access as compensating controls until the upgrade can be performed.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Sigma Spectrum Infusion System FirmwareOperating system
Affected:= 6.05

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

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  1. Identify the device model
    Locate the device inventory or physically inspect the Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System to confirm it is model 35700BAX. Check device labeling, asset management records, or SNMP/device discovery outputs for the model number.
    Affected if The device is NOT a Baxter SIGMA Spectrum model 35700BAX - different models are not affected by this specific CVE.
  2. Check the firmware version
    Access the device management interface or review firmware/version documentation to determine the installed firmware version. On the SIGMA Spectrum, this is typically displayed in the system information or device status screen, or available via service documentation.
    Affected if The firmware version is NOT exactly 6.05. Only version 6.05 is listed as affected; other versions (including version 8 and later) are not vulnerable to this specific issue.
  3. Verify if FTP is enabled
    Check the device network configuration or service settings to determine if the FTP protocol is enabled or accessible on the infusion system. Review network segmentation configurations and firewall rules to see if FTP traffic (port 21) is permitted to or from the device.
    Affected if FTP is disabled and network access to FTP ports is blocked at the network level - the hard-coded credentials can only be exploited if FTP service is active and reachable.

You are affected only if you have a Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System model 35700BAX running firmware version 6.05 with FTP service enabled and network-accessible.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Upgrade to SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System Version 8 which incorporates hardware and software changes to address the hard-coded credential issue. Apply network segmentation and restrict FTP access as compensating controls until the upgrade can be performed.

Recommended fix High confidence

Sigma Spectrum Infusion System Version 8

  1. Identify all Sigma Spectrum Infusion System devices (model 35700BAX) running firmware version 6.05 with wireless battery module (WBM) version 16 in the environment
  2. Contact Baxter technical support to request the Version 8 upgrade for affected devices
  3. Schedule a maintenance window for the upgrade process, ensuring patient safety protocols are followed
  4. Upgrade the affected Sigma Spectrum Infusion System devices to Version 8 following Baxter's official upgrade documentation
  5. Verify the upgrade was successful and confirm the hard-coded FTP credentials are no longer present
  6. Document the remediation actions for compliance and audit purposes
Caveat Medical device upgrades may require recalibration, retraining, or validation; consult Baxter documentation for compatibility with existing clinical workflows

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Sigma Spectrum Infusion System Firmware Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation8.0 h
  • Implementation16.0 h
  • Testing8.0 h
  • Review / QA4.0 h
36.0 hours of engineering $6,400
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