CVE-2023-30561: The data flowing between the PCU and its modules is insecure

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-30561?

alaris 8015 pcu firmware: upgrade to newer than 12.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-30561 being exploited?

CVE-2023-30561 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-30561 affect?

CVE-2023-30561 affects alaris 8015 pcu firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The data flowing between the PCU and its modules is insecure. A threat actor with physical access could potentially read or modify data by attaching a specially crafted device while an infusion is running.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-30561?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-30561 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting alaris 8015 pcu firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The data flowing between the PCU and its modules is insecure. A threat actor with physical access could potentially read or modify data by attaching a specially crafted device while an infusion is running.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-311
Published	2023-07-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) · Vendor: bd

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-07-13 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bd alaris 8015 pcu firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 12.1.3

Fixed in: newer than 12.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-30561?

alaris 8015 pcu firmware: upgrade to newer than 12.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-30561 being exploited?

CVE-2023-30561 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-2023-30561 affect?

CVE-2023-30561 affects alaris 8015 pcu firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The data flowing between the PCU and its modules is insecure. A threat actor with physical access could potentially read or modify data by attaching a specially crafted device while an infusion is running.

How urgent is CVE-2023-30561?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-30560 MEDIUM 6.8 UPGRADE The configuration from the PCU can be modified without authentication using physical connection to the PCU
CVE-2023-30559 MEDIUM 5.2 UPGRADE The firmware update package for the wireless card is not properly signed and can be modified.

References

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