CVE-2022-43557

5.3 MEDIUM 0.2% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The BD BodyGuard™ infusion pumps specified allow for access through the RS-232 (serial) port interface. If exploited, threat actors with physical access, specialized equipment and knowledge may be able to configure or disable the pump. No electronic protected health information (ePHI), protected health information (PHI) or personally identifiable information (PII) is stored in the pump.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited with physical access without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2022-12-05 22:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 05:06 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 5.3 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2022-12-05 22:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 05:06 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-1299
Record status: Modified

Affected

Bd Bodyguard 999-603 Firmware
Bd Bodyguard Duo 999-903 Firmware
Bd Bodyguard Epidural 999-683 Firmware
Bd Bodyguard Pain Manager 999-803 Firmware
Bd Bodyguard T 999-103 Firmware
Bd Bodyguard 323 Colorvision Firmware
Bd Bodyguard 121 Twins Firmware

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.3

Attack vector: Physical
Complexity: High
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: Low
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record