# CVE-2024-48973

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2024-48973
- **Severity:** CRITICAL
- **CVSS Score:** 9.3 (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H)
- **CWE:** CWE-1263
- **Published:** Nov 14, 2024
- **Last Modified:** Mar 13, 2026

## Description

The debug port on the ventilator's serial interface is enabled by default. This could allow an attacker to send and receive messages over the debug port (which are unencrypted; see 3.2.1) that result in unauthorized disclosure of information and/or have unintended impacts on device settings and performance.

## Affected Products

- Baxter — Life2000 Ventilation System (06.08.00.00 and prior)

## References

- [CNA](https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-24-319-01)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.22%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 12.5

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-10._