CVE-2020-15797

Name: CVE-2020-15797
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-13T16:15:21.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15797 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in DCA Vantage Analyzer (All versions < V4.5 are affected by CVE-2020-7590. In addition, serial numbers < 40000 running software V4.4.0 are also affected by CVE-2020-15797). EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in DCA Vantage Analyzer (All versions < V4.5 are affected by CVE-2020-7590. In addition, serial numbers < 40000 running software V4.4.0 are also affected by CVE-2020-15797). Improper Access Control could allow an unauthenticated attacker to escape from the restricted environment (“kiosk mode”) and access the underlying operating system. Successful exploitation requires direct physical access to the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Dca Vantage Analyzer Firmware	< 4.5.0.0

References

https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/support-documentation/security-advisoryVendor Advisory
https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/support-documentation/security-advisoryVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15797?

How severe is CVE-2020-15797?

CVE-2020-15797 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15797?

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Source: NVD / NIST