Is CVE-2020-16222 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-16222 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-16222 be exploited remotely?

Partially. CVE-2020-16222 requires adjacent network access (same network segment) to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-16222?

CVE-2020-16222 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-16222

CWE-287Published: September 11, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Version B.02, C.02, C.03, and

PerformanceBridge Focal Point Version A.01, when an actor claims to have

a given identity, the software does not prove or insufficiently proves

the claim is correct.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-16222 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.