CVE-2020-10598

Name: CVE-2020-10598
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-01T21:15:13.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-10598 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In BD Pyxis MedStation ES System v1.6.1 and Pyxis Anesthesia (PAS) ES System v1.6.1, a restricted desktop environment escape vulnerability exists in the kiosk mode functionality of affected devices. Specially crafted inputs could allow the user to escape the restricted environment, resulting in access to sensitive data.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In BD Pyxis MedStation ES System v1.6.1 and Pyxis Anesthesia (PAS) ES System v1.6.1, a restricted desktop environment escape vulnerability exists in the kiosk mode functionality of affected devices. Specially crafted inputs could allow the user to escape the restricted environment, resulting in access to sensitive data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.33%

25.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-693

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bd	Pyxis Medstation Es Firmware	1.6.1
Bd	Pyxis Anesthesia Station Es Firmware	1.6.1

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-091-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-091-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10598?

How severe is CVE-2020-10598?

CVE-2020-10598 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10598?

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Source: NVD / NIST