CVE-2020-16218: Philips Patient Monitoring Devices Cross-site Scripting

Published Sep 11, 2020
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Updated

In Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Versions B.02, C.02, C.03, the software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is then used as a webpage and served to other users. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to patient data via a read-only web application.

Other sources

Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Versions B.02, C.02, C.03, PerformanceBridge Focal Point Version A.01, IntelliVue patient monitors MX100, MX400-MX850, and MP2-MP90 Versions N and prior, IntelliVue X3 and X2 Versions N and prior. The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is then used as a webpage and served to other users. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to patient data via a read-only web application.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Philips Patient Information Center iX=b.02
Philips Patient Information Center iX=c.02
Philips Patient Information Center iX=c.03

Remediation

Information

Philips released the following versions to remediate reported vulnerabilities: * Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Version C.03 * Certificate revocation within the system was implemented for PIC iX.

Event History

Sep 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:50 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-16218.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16218?

The severity of CVE-2020-16218 is low.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-16218?

Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) versions B.02, C.02, and C.03 are affected by CVE-2020-16218.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2020-16218?

CVE-2020-16218 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-16218?

Yes, patches and updates are available to fix CVE-2020-16218. Please refer to the vendor's website for more information.

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