CVE-2022-26390
mediumpriority · track · 17OT risk · elevatedEPSS 0.005 · 41 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
The Baxter Spectrum Wireless Battery Module (WBM) stores network credentials and PHI (only applicable to Spectrum IQ pumps using auto programming) in unencrypted form. An attacker with physical access to a device that hasn't had all data and settings erased may be able to extract sensitive information.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedBaxter Spectrum IQcisa_csaf_ot
According to Baxter, software updates to disable Telnet and FTP (CVE-2022-26392) are in process. Software updates addressing the format string attack (CVE-2022-26393) are included in WBM version 20D30 and all other WBM versions authentication is already available in Spectrum IQ (CVE-2022-26394). Instructions to erase all data and settings on WBMs and pumps before decommissioning and transferring to other facilities (CVE-2022-26390) are in process for incorporation into the Spectrum Operator's Manual.
- FixedBaxter Spectrum IQ LVPcisa_csaf_ot
According to Baxter, software updates to disable Telnet and FTP (CVE-2022-26392) are in process. Software updates addressing the format string attack (CVE-2022-26393) are included in WBM version 20D30 and all other WBM versions authentication is already available in Spectrum IQ (CVE-2022-26394). Instructions to erase all data and settings on WBMs and pumps before decommissioning and transferring to other facilities (CVE-2022-26390) are in process for incorporation into the Spectrum Operator's Manual.
- FixedSigma Spectrumcisa_csaf_ot
According to Baxter, software updates to disable Telnet and FTP (CVE-2022-26392) are in process. Software updates addressing the format string attack (CVE-2022-26393) are included in WBM version 20D30 and all other WBM versions authentication is already available in Spectrum IQ (CVE-2022-26394). Instructions to erase all data and settings on WBMs and pumps before decommissioning and transferring to other facilities (CVE-2022-26390) are in process for incorporation into the Spectrum Operator's Manual.
- FixedSigma Spectrum LVPcisa_csaf_ot
According to Baxter, software updates to disable Telnet and FTP (CVE-2022-26392) are in process. Software updates addressing the format string attack (CVE-2022-26393) are included in WBM version 20D30 and all other WBM versions authentication is already available in Spectrum IQ (CVE-2022-26394). Instructions to erase all data and settings on WBMs and pumps before decommissioning and transferring to other facilities (CVE-2022-26390) are in process for incorporation into the Spectrum Operator's Manual.
- MitigationBaxter Spectrum IQcisa_csaf_ot
As a last resort, users may disable wireless operation of the pump; the Spectrum Infusion System was designed to operate without network access. This action would impact an organization’s ability to rapidly deploy drug library (formulary) updates to their pumps.
- MitigationBaxter Spectrum IQ LVPcisa_csaf_ot
As a last resort, users may disable wireless operation of the pump; the Spectrum Infusion System was designed to operate without network access. This action would impact an organization’s ability to rapidly deploy drug library (formulary) updates to their pumps.
- MitigationSigma Spectrumcisa_csaf_ot
As a last resort, users may disable wireless operation of the pump; the Spectrum Infusion System was designed to operate without network access. This action would impact an organization’s ability to rapidly deploy drug library (formulary) updates to their pumps.
- MitigationSigma Spectrum LVPcisa_csaf_ot
As a last resort, users may disable wireless operation of the pump; the Spectrum Infusion System was designed to operate without network access. This action would impact an organization’s ability to rapidly deploy drug library (formulary) updates to their pumps.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · low–medium · 3.9–4.2
weaknesses
The CWE weakness classes this flaw belongs to.
affected products (38)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- Baxter Baxter Spectrum IQ LVP≤ 9.x (with Wireless Battery Modules >= 22D19 | <= v22D28)cisa_csaf_otUS
- Baxter Sigma Spectrum LVP≤ 8.x (Wireless Battery Modules v17 | v17D19 >= 20D29 | <= 20D32 | >= 22D24 | <= 22D28)cisa_csaf_otUS
- Baxter Sigma Spectrum LVP≤ 6.x (Wireless Battery Modules (16 | 16D38 | 17 | 17D19 | >= 20D29 | <= v20D32 | >= 22D24 | <= v22D28)cisa_csaf_otUS
advisories (1)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- ICSMA-22-251-01Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pump (Update A)2022-09-08icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could result in access to sensitive data and alteration of system configuration.
also known as (3)
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sources
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references (8)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2022-26390/cnnvd
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-22-251-01cnnvd
- https://www.baxter.com/product-security#additionalresourcesPatchcnnvd
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-22-251-01cnnvd
- https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-22-xxx-xxcnnvd
- https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-22-xxx-xxenisa_euvd
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-22-251-01Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resourcenvd
- https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-22-xxx-xxThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resourcenvd
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