Is CVE-2020-27298 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-27298 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-27298 be exploited remotely?

Partially. CVE-2020-27298 requires adjacent network access (same network segment) to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-27298?

CVE-2020-27298 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2020-27298

CWE-78Published: January 26, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Philips Interventional Workspot (Release 1.3.2, 1.4.0, 1.4.1, 1.4.3, 1.4.5), Coronary Tools/Dynamic Coronary Roadmap/Stentboost Live (Release 1.0), ViewForum (Release 6.3V1L10). The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally influenced input from an upstream component but does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when sent to a downstream component.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-27298 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.