CVE-2020-16218
CWE-79Published: September 11, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
In Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Versions B.02, C.02, C.03, the
software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes
user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is then used
as a webpage and served to other users. Successful exploitation could
lead to unauthorized access to patient data via a read-only web
application.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-16218 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-16218 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts