CVE-2020-16222

Name: CVE-2020-16222
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-11T13:15:11.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16222 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Version B.02, C.02, C.03, and PerformanceBridge Focal Point Version A.01, when an actor claims to have a given identity, the software does not prove or insufficiently proves the claim is correct.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Version B.02, C.02, C.03, and PerformanceBridge Focal Point Version A.01, when an actor claims to have a given identity, the software does not prove or insufficiently proves the claim is correct.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

42.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

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-2020-16222?

How severe is CVE-2020-16222?

CVE-2020-16222 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16222?

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