CVE-2020-27298

Name: CVE-2020-27298
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-26T18:15:45.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27298 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Philips Interventional Workspot (Release 1.3.2, 1.4.0, 1.4.1, 1.4.3, 1.4.5), Coronary Tools/Dynamic Coronary Roadmap/Stentboost Live (Release 1.0), ViewForum (Release 6.3V1L10). The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally influenced input from an upstream component but does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when sent to a downstream component.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Philips Interventional Workspot (Release 1.3.2, 1.4.0, 1.4.1, 1.4.3, 1.4.5), Coronary Tools/Dynamic Coronary Roadmap/Stentboost Live (Release 1.0), ViewForum (Release 6.3V1L10). The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally influenced input from an upstream component but does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when sent to a downstream component.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Philips	Coronary Tools	1.0
Philips	Dynamic Coronary Roadmap	1.0
Philips	Interventional Workspot	1.3.2
Philips	Interventional Workspot	1.4.0
Philips	Interventional Workspot	1.4.1
Philips	Interventional Workspot	1.4.3
Philips	Interventional Workspot	1.4.5
Philips	Stentboost Live	1.0
Philips	Viewforum	6.3v1l10

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-21-019-01
https://www.philips.com/a-w/security/security-advisories/product-security-2021.html#2021_archive
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-21-019-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 26, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27298?

How severe is CVE-2020-27298?

CVE-2020-27298 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27298?

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Source: NVD / NIST