CVE-2025-12995CWE-307

CVE-2025-12995

High · published December 5, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
25.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An unauthenticated attacker can perform a brute force attack on the CareLink Network API, potentially uncovering valid passwords! 🔍 Think of the API as a building with a security guard who won’t check your ID. Anyone can just keep guessing the entry code until the door swings open! 🏢🔑 If successful, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive patient data, leading to absolutely devastating consequences for patient privacy and safety. Imagine someone having full control over critical health information without anyone knowing! 😱

Put simply

Think of the API as a building with a security guard who won’t check your ID. Anyone can just keep guessing the entry code until the door swings open! 🏢🔑 This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the CareLink Network API without needing authentication, using brute force techniques to guess valid passwords for user accounts.

What to do

If successful, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive patient data, leading to absolutely devastating consequences for patient privacy and safety. Imagine someone having full control over critical health information without anyone knowing! 😱 To protect against this vulnerability, ensure you implement rate limiting on the API endpoint and enable robust password policies. It's essential to monitor logs for any unusual access attempts and update your security measures before the deadline on December 4, 2025. You've got this! By taking these steps, you're locking down your system and protecting patient data like a pro! 🛡️💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00334 · 25.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-307 · Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
Published
2025-12-05T01:16Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
medtronic/carelink_network< 2025-12-042025-12-04
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 DEC 20:03Z
    Medtronic CareLink Network allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to perform a brute force attack on an API endpoint that could be used to determine a valid…
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