CVE-2025-12996
Medtronic CareLink Network Password Disclosure Vulnerability
Description
Medtronic CareLink Network allows a local attacker with access to log files on an internal API server to view plaintext passwords from errors logged under certain circumstances. This issue affects CareLink Network: before December 4, 2025.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 4, 2025, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 4, 2025, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-12996
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 3c337f33-b2bd-4529-9792-f48cdb2838b4 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the security update for CareLink Network.
- Review log files for sensitive data exposure.
- Implement secure password handling practices.
- Remove plaintext passwords from logs.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-12996.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.medtronic.com/en-us/e/product-security/security-bulletins/carelink-network-vulnerabilities.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-12996 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-12996
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Medtronic CareLink Network allows a local attacker with access to log files on an internal API server to view plaintext passwords from errors logged under certain circumstances. This issue affects CareLink Network: before December 4, 2025. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-532 Added Reference https://www.medtronic.com/en-us/e/product-security/security-bulletins/carelink-network-vulnerabilities.html