CVE-2014-5421: CareFusion Pyxis SupplyStation 8.1 with hardware test tool 1.0.16 and earlier has a hardcoded database passwor

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8MITIGATE

CVE-2014-5421 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting pyxis supplystation. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CareFusion Pyxis SupplyStation 8.1 with hardware test tool 1.0.16 and earlier has a hardcoded database password, which makes it easier for local users to gain privileges by leveraging cabinet access.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2014-10-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: carefusion

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-10-19 01:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

carefusion pyxis supplystation MITIGATE

Affected: 8.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.1

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-5421?

pyxis supplystation: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-5421 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5421 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-5421 affect?

CVE-2014-5421 affects pyxis supplystation. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). CareFusion Pyxis SupplyStation 8.1 with hardware test tool 1.0.16 and earlier has a hardcoded database password, which makes it easier for local users to gain privileges by leveraging cabinet access.

How urgent is CVE-2014-5421?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2014-5423 LOW 1.9 MITIGATE CareFusion Pyxis SupplyStation 8.1 with hardware test tool before 1.0.16 allows local users to obtain potentia
CVE-2014-5422 HIGH 9.7 MITIGATE CareFusion Pyxis SupplyStation 8.1 with hardware test tool before 1.0.16 has a hardcoded service password, whi
CVE-2014-5420 LOW 3.5 MITIGATE CareFusion Pyxis SupplyStation 8.1 with hardware test tool before 1.0.16 has a hardcoded application password,

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