Software Engineering Institute

CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials - CVE-2016-4328

MEDHOST PIMS, previously branded as VPIMS, contains hard-coded credentials that are used for customer database access. An attacker with knowledge of the hard-coded credentials and the ability to communicate directly with the application database server may be able to obtain or modify sensitive patient information.

An attacker with knowledge of the hard-coded credentials and the ability to communicate directly with the application database server may be able to obtain or modify patient information.

Apply an upgrade

The vendor has addressed the use of hard-coded credentials in PIMS 2015R1 and newer versions. Administrators are encouraged to upgrade to the latest release.

Restrict network access

As a general good security practice, only allow connections from trusted hosts and networks. Restricting access would prevent an attacker from using the hard-coded credentials from a blocked network location.