CVE-2020-16220

Name: CVE-2020-16220
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-11T14:15:11.503+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16220 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Versions C.02, C.03, PerformanceBridge Focal Point Version A.01, the product receives input that is expected to be well-formed (i.e., to comply with a certain syntax) but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input complies with the syntax, causing the certificate enrollment service to crash. It does not impact monitoring but prevents new devices from enrolling.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Versions C.02, C.03, PerformanceBridge Focal Point Version A.01, the product receives input that is expected to be well-formed (i.e., to comply with a certain syntax) but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input complies with the syntax, causing the certificate enrollment service to crash. It does not impact monitoring but prevents new devices from enrolling.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1286

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
Philips	Performancebridge Focal Point	a.01

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-2020-16220?

How severe is CVE-2020-16220?

CVE-2020-16220 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16220?

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