How severe is CVE-2020-14477?

CVE-2020-14477 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-14477 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14477?

CVE-2020-14477 primarily affects Philips Clearvue 850 Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14477?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-14477 published?

CVE-2020-14477 was published on 2020-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14477

CVE-2020-14477 is a low-severity vulnerability in Philips Clearvue 850 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.6)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Philips Clearvue 850 Firmware
Published: 2020-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Philips Ultrasound ClearVue Versions 3.2 and prior, Ultrasound CX Versions 5.0.2 and prior, Ultrasound EPIQ/Affiniti Versions VM5.0 and prior, Ultrasound Sparq Version 3.0.2 and prior and Ultrasound Xperius all versions, an attacker may use an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication of the alternate service login to view or modify information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14477?: In Philips Ultrasound ClearVue Versions 3.2 and prior, Ultrasound CX Versions 5.0.2 and prior, Ultrasound EPIQ/Affiniti Versions VM5.0 and prior, Ultrasound Sparq Version 3.0.2 and prior and Ultrasound Xperius all versions, an attacker may use an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication of the alternate service login to view or modify information.
How severe is CVE-2020-14477?: CVE-2020-14477 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-14477 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14477?: CVE-2020-14477 primarily affects Philips Clearvue 850 Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14477?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-14477 published?: CVE-2020-14477 was published on 2020-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-177-01

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:philips:clearvue_850_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:philips:clearvue_350_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:philips:cx50_firmware:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:philips:affiniti_70_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:philips:affiniti_50_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:philips:epiq_7_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:philips:sparq_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:philips:xperius_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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