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CVE-2020-16214

5.0 · MEDIUM

In Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Versions B.02, C.02, C.03, the software saves user-provided information into a comma-separated value (CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly…

Published Sep 11, 2020CWE-1236EPSS 0.59%

Overview

CVE-2020-16214 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 11, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Versions B.02, C.02, C.03, the

software saves user-provided information into a comma-separated value

(CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes

special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is

opened by spreadsheet software.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

CISAus-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-254-01Refwww.philips.com/productsecurityCISAus-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-254-01Refwww.philips.com/productsecurity

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-16214?

CVE-2020-16214 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 11, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2020-16214?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-16214?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-16214?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2020-16214 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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