LOW
CVE-2020-16237
CWE-20Published: August 21, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
2.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Philips SureSigns VS4, A.07.107 and prior receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties required to process the data safely and correctly.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-16237 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
philips2 product(s)
suresigns vs4 firmwaresuresigns vs4
Source: NVD CPE · 2 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-20-233-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-233-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-16237
CVSS Score2.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 21, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-16237 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.