Is CVE-2020-27252 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-27252 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-27252 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-27252 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-27252?

CVE-2020-27252 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-27252

CWE-367Published: December 14, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Medtronic MyCareLink Smart 25000 is

vulnerable to a race condition in the MCL Smart Patient Reader software update system, which allows unsigned firmware to be uploaded and executed on the Patient Reader. If exploited, an attacker could remotely execute code on the MCL Smart Patient Reader device, leading to control of the device.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-27252 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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 8.1.