CVE-2025-12996

low-risk
Published 2025-12-04

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.02% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
4
CVSS 4.1/10 Medium
LOCAL / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Carelink Network

Affected Vendors

Medtronic

References (1)

Vendor Advisory https://www.medtronic.com/en-us/e/product-security/security-bulletins/carelink-n...
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low-risk
Severity 11/34 · Low
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal