How severe is CVE-2020-16237?

CVE-2020-16237 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-16237 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-16237?

CVE-2020-16237 affects Philips Suresigns Vs4 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16237?

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

When was CVE-2020-16237 published?

CVE-2020-16237 was published on 2020-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-16237

CVE-2020-16237 is a low-severity vulnerability in Philips Suresigns Vs4 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.1)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Philips Suresigns Vs4 Firmware
Published: 2020-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Philips SureSigns VS4, A.07.107 and prior receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties required to process the data safely and correctly.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-16237?: Philips SureSigns VS4, A.07.107 and prior receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties required to process the data safely and correctly.
How severe is CVE-2020-16237?: CVE-2020-16237 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-16237 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-16237?: CVE-2020-16237 affects Philips Suresigns Vs4 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16237?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-16237 published?: CVE-2020-16237 was published on 2020-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:philips:suresigns_vs4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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