CVE-2020-6965
CWE-434Published: January 24, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
In ApexPro Telemetry Server Versions 4.2 and prior, CARESCAPE Telemetry Server v4.2 & prior, Clinical Information Center (CIC) Versions 4.X and 5.X, CARESCAPE Central Station (CSCS) Versions 1.X, B450 Version 2.X, B650 Version 1.X, B650 Version 2.X, B850 Version 1.X, B850 Version 2.X, a vulnerability in the software update mechanism allows an authenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files on the system through a crafted update package.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-6965 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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 9.9.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-6965 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts