CVE-2020-16238

Name: CVE-2020-16238
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-14T21:15:07.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16238 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the configuration import mechanism of the B. Braun Melsungen AG SpaceCom Version L81/U61 and earlier, and the Data module compactplus Versions A10 and A11 allows attackers with command line access to the underlying Linux system to escalate privileges to the root user.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the configuration import mechanism of the B. Braun Melsungen AG SpaceCom Version L81/U61 and earlier, and the Data module compactplus Versions A10 and A11 allows attackers with command line access to the underlying Linux system to escalate privileges to the root user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

14.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bbraun	Datamodule Compactplus	a10
Bbraun	Datamodule Compactplus	a11
Bbraun	Spacecom	<= l81

References

https://www.bbraun.com/en/products-and-therapies/services/b-braun-vulnerability-disclosure-policy/security-advisory.htmlBroken Link
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-20-296-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.bbraun.com/en/products-and-therapies/services/b-braun-vulnerability-disclosure-policy/security-advisory.htmlBroken Link
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-20-296-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16238?

How severe is CVE-2020-16238?

CVE-2020-16238 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16238?

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