How severe is CVE-2020-15482?

CVE-2020-15482 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-15482 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15482?

CVE-2020-15482 affects Niscomed M1000 Multipara Patient Monitor Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15482?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-15482 published?

CVE-2020-15482 was published on 2020-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15482

CVE-2020-15482 is a high-severity vulnerability in Niscomed M1000 Multipara Patient Monitor Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Niscomed M1000 Multipara Patient Monitor Firmware
Published: 2020-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on Nescomed Multipara Monitor M1000 devices. The device enables an unencrypted TELNET service by default, with a blank password for the admin account. This allows an attacker to gain root access to the device over the local network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15482?: An issue was discovered on Nescomed Multipara Monitor M1000 devices. The device enables an unencrypted TELNET service by default, with a blank password for the admin account. This allows an attacker to gain root access to the device over the local network.
How severe is CVE-2020-15482?: CVE-2020-15482 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-15482 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15482?: CVE-2020-15482 affects Niscomed M1000 Multipara Patient Monitor Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15482?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-15482 published?: CVE-2020-15482 was published on 2020-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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