How severe is CVE-2020-16238?

CVE-2020-16238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-16238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-16238?

CVE-2020-16238 primarily affects Bbraun Datamodule Compactplus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16238?

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

When was CVE-2020-16238 published?

CVE-2020-16238 was published on 2022-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-16238

CVE-2020-16238 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bbraun Datamodule Compactplus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Bbraun Datamodule Compactplus
Published: 2022-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the configuration import mechanism of the B. Braun Melsungen AG SpaceCom Version L81/U61 and earlier, and the Data module compactplus Versions A10 and A11 allows attackers with command line access to the underlying Linux system to escalate privileges to the root user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-16238?: A vulnerability in the configuration import mechanism of the B. Braun Melsungen AG SpaceCom Version L81/U61 and earlier, and the Data module compactplus Versions A10 and A11 allows attackers with command line access to the underlying Linux system to escalate privileges to the root user.
How severe is CVE-2020-16238?: CVE-2020-16238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-16238 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-16238?: CVE-2020-16238 primarily affects Bbraun Datamodule Compactplus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16238?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-16238 published?: CVE-2020-16238 was published on 2022-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:bbraun:datamodule_compactplus:a10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:bbraun:datamodule_compactplus:a11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:bbraun:spacecom:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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