CVE-2018-19014 in Infinity Delta
Summary
by MITRE
Drager Infinity Delta, Infinity Delta, all versions, Delta XL, all versions, Kappa, all version, and Infinity Explorer C700, all versions. Log files are accessible over an unauthenticated network connection. By accessing the log files, an attacker is able to gain insights about internals of the patient monitor, the location of the monitor, and wired network configuration.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/02/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-19014 affects multiple medical device models including Drager Infinity Delta, Delta XL, Kappa, and Infinity Explorer C700 across all versions. This represents a critical security flaw in healthcare equipment that exposes sensitive operational data through insecure network configurations. The vulnerability stems from improper access controls that allow any network entity to retrieve log files without authentication, creating an avenue for unauthorized information disclosure that directly impacts patient safety and operational security.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves the absence of authentication mechanisms for accessing log files stored on affected medical devices. These log files contain detailed operational information including device internals, physical location data, and network configuration details that are typically restricted to authorized personnel only. The flaw operates at the network layer where standard protocols fail to enforce access controls, allowing attackers to perform reconnaissance activities by simply connecting to the device's network interface and retrieving stored logs. This represents a classic case of inadequate access control implementation that violates fundamental security principles.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure to potentially compromise the entire security posture of medical facilities. Attackers can use the gathered information to map network topology, identify device types and configurations, and potentially discover additional vulnerabilities within the medical device ecosystem. The exposure of physical location data and network configurations enables adversaries to plan targeted attacks against specific devices or entire hospital networks. This vulnerability directly relates to CWE-284 which addresses improper access control and can be leveraged by threat actors following ATT&CK technique T1082 for system discovery and T1046 for network service scanning.
Organizations should implement immediate network segmentation to isolate affected devices from general network traffic and establish proper access controls for log file retrieval. Device administrators must configure authentication mechanisms for log file access and consider implementing network monitoring to detect unauthorized access attempts. Regular security assessments should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in medical device fleets, and manufacturers should be notified about the vulnerability to ensure proper firmware updates are deployed. The affected devices require immediate remediation through firmware updates or network configuration changes that enforce authentication requirements for log file access, thereby addressing the root cause of the vulnerability and protecting patient data and system integrity.