How severe is CVE-2020-16239?

CVE-2020-16239 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-16239 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-16239?

CVE-2020-16239 affects Philips Suresigns Vs4 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16239?

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

When was CVE-2020-16239 published?

CVE-2020-16239 was published on 2020-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-16239

CVE-2020-16239 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Philips Suresigns Vs4 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Philips Suresigns Vs4 Firmware
Published: 2020-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

When an actor claims to have a given identity, Philips SureSigns VS4, A.07.107 and prior does not prove or insufficiently proves the claim is correct.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-16239?: When an actor claims to have a given identity, Philips SureSigns VS4, A.07.107 and prior does not prove or insufficiently proves the claim is correct.
How severe is CVE-2020-16239?: CVE-2020-16239 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-16239 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-16239?: CVE-2020-16239 affects Philips Suresigns Vs4 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16239?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-16239 published?: CVE-2020-16239 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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