PatchTheCVECVE-2017-14018: An improper authentication issue was discovered in Johnson & Johnson Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator Gen11, all
CVE-2017-14018 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting endo-surgery generator gen11 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An improper authentication issue was discovered in Johnson & Johnson Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator Gen11, all versions released before November 29, 2017. The security authentication mechanism used between the Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator Gen11 and single-patient use products can be bypassed, allowing for unauthorized devices to be connected to the generator, which could result in a loss of integrity or availability.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Physical |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 70%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-287 |
| Published | 2017-12-05 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2017-14018?
endo-surgery generator gen11 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-14018 being exploited?
CVE-2017-14018 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-2017-14018 affect?
CVE-2017-14018 affects endo-surgery generator gen11 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). An improper authentication issue was discovered in Johnson & Johnson Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator Gen11, all versions released before November 29, 2017. The security authentication mechanism used between the Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator
How urgent is CVE-2017-14018?
Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.