CVE-2025-12996: Medtronic CareLink Network allows a local attacker with access to log files on an internal API server to view

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-12996?

carelink network: upgrade to 2025-12-04. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-12996 being exploited?

CVE-2025-12996 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-2025-12996 affect?

CVE-2025-12996 affects carelink network. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.1). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-12996?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.1UPGRADE

CVE-2025-12996 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.1) affecting carelink network. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 99%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-532
Published	2025-12-04
Last modified	2026-09-25

Publisher (CNA): Medtronic · Vendor: medtronic

Last updated 2026-09-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-04 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-25 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

medtronic carelink network UPGRADE

Affected: < 2025-12-04

Fixed in: 2025-12-04

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy carelink-network || rpm -q carelink-network || carelink-network --version

2. UPGRADE to 2025-12-04 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade carelink-network

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade carelink-network

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-12996?

carelink network: upgrade to 2025-12-04. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-12996 being exploited?

CVE-2025-12996 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-2025-12996 affect?

CVE-2025-12996 affects carelink network. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.1). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2025-12996?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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