CVE-2020-6961

Name: CVE-2020-6961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-24T17:15:13.03+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 10/10EPSS 1.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6961 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. In ApexPro Telemetry Server, Versions 4.2 and prior, CARESCAPE Telemetry Server v4.2 & prior, Clinical Information Center (CIC) Versions 4.X and 5.X, CARESCAPE Telemetry Server Version 4.3, CARESCAPE Central Station (CSCS) Versions 1.X, a vulnerability exists in the affected products that could allow an attacker to obtain access to the SSH private key in configuration files.. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In ApexPro Telemetry Server, Versions 4.2 and prior, CARESCAPE Telemetry Server v4.2 & prior, Clinical Information Center (CIC) Versions 4.X and 5.X, CARESCAPE Telemetry Server Version 4.3, CARESCAPE Central Station (CSCS) Versions 1.X, a vulnerability exists in the affected products that could allow an attacker to obtain access to the SSH private key in configuration files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

10/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.62%

73.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gehealthcare	Apexpro Telemetry Server Firmware	<= 4.2
Gehealthcare	Carescape Central Station Mai700 Firmware	1.0
Gehealthcare	Carescape Central Station Mas700 Firmware	1.0
Gehealthcare	Clinical Information Center Mp100d Firmware	4.0
Gehealthcare	Clinical Information Center Mp100d Firmware	5.0
Gehealthcare	Clinical Information Center Mp100r Firmware	4.0
Gehealthcare	Clinical Information Center Mp100r Firmware	5.0
Gehealthcare	Carescape Telemetry Server Mp100r Firmware	<= 4.2
Gehealthcare	Carescape Telemetry Server Mp100r Firmware	4.3

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-023-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www3.gehealthcare.com/~/media/downloads/us/support/site-planning/site-readiness/gehc-gateway_project_implementation_guide_pdf.pdfProduct
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-023-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 24, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6961?

How severe is CVE-2020-6961?

CVE-2020-6961 has a CVSS score of 10/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6961?

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