How severe is CVE-2020-16214?

CVE-2020-16214 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-16214 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-16214?

CVE-2020-16214 primarily affects Philips Patient Information Center Ix. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16214?

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

When was CVE-2020-16214 published?

CVE-2020-16214 was published on 2020-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-16214

CVE-2020-16214 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Philips Patient Information Center Ix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Philips Patient Information Center Ix
Published: 2020-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-16214?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2020-16214?: CVE-2020-16214 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-16214 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-16214?: CVE-2020-16214 primarily affects Philips Patient Information Center Ix. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16214?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-16214 published?: CVE-2020-16214 was published on 2020-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:philips:patient_information_center_ix:b.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:philips:patient_information_center_ix:c.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:philips:patient_information_center_ix:c.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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