MEDIUM
CVE-2020-16198
CWE-693Published: September 18, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
When an attacker claims to have a given identity,
Philips Clinical Collaboration Platform, Versions 12.2.1 and prior,
does not prove or insufficiently proves the claim is correct.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-16198 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
philips1 product(s)
clinical collaboration platform
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (3)
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https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-261-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-261-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-16198
CVSS Score6.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-693
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 18, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-693)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-16198 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.