HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-10598
MEDIUM

CVE-2020-10598

CWE-693Published: April 1, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In BD Pyxis MedStation ES System v1.6.1 and Pyxis Anesthesia (PAS) ES System v1.6.1, a restricted desktop environment escape vulnerability exists in the kiosk mode functionality of affected devices. Specially crafted inputs could allow the user to escape the restricted environment, resulting in access to sensitive data.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-10598 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.1.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

bd4 product(s)
pyxis medstation es firmwarepyxis medstation espyxis anesthesia station es firmwarepyxis anesthesia station es
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-091-01
ADVISORYhttps://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-091-01

All References (2)

→
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-091-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-091-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-10598
CVSS Score6.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-693
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 1, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-10598 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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