CVE-2020-16218

Name: CVE-2020-16218
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-11T13:15:11.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.5/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16218 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Versions B.02, C.02, C.03, the software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is then used as a webpage and served to other users. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to patient data via a read-only web application.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Versions B.02, C.02, C.03, the software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is then used as a webpage and served to other users. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to patient data via a read-only web application.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Philips	Patient Information Center Ix	b.02
Philips	Patient Information Center Ix	c.02
Philips	Patient Information Center Ix	c.03

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-254-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.philips.com/productsecurity
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-254-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.philips.com/productsecurity

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16218?

How severe is CVE-2020-16218?

CVE-2020-16218 has a CVSS score of 3.5/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16218?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST