How severe is CVE-2020-15483?

CVE-2020-15483 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-15483 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15483?

CVE-2020-15483 affects Niscomed M1000 Multipara Patient Monitor Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15483?

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

When was CVE-2020-15483 published?

CVE-2020-15483 was published on 2020-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15483

CVE-2020-15483 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Niscomed M1000 Multipara Patient Monitor Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
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 physical UART debug port provides a shell, without requiring a password, with complete access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15483?: An issue was discovered on Nescomed Multipara Monitor M1000 devices. The physical UART debug port provides a shell, without requiring a password, with complete access.
How severe is CVE-2020-15483?: CVE-2020-15483 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-15483 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15483?: CVE-2020-15483 affects Niscomed M1000 Multipara Patient Monitor Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15483?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-15483 published?: CVE-2020-15483 was published on 2020-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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