How severe is CVE-2020-16241?

CVE-2020-16241 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-16241 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-16241?

CVE-2020-16241 affects Philips Suresigns Vs4 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16241?

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

When was CVE-2020-16241 published?

CVE-2020-16241 was published on 2020-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-16241

CVE-2020-16241 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Philips Suresigns Vs4 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Philips Suresigns Vs4 Firmware
Published: 2020-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Philips SureSigns VS4, A.07.107 and prior does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-16241?: Philips SureSigns VS4, A.07.107 and prior does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
How severe is CVE-2020-16241?: CVE-2020-16241 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-16241 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-16241?: CVE-2020-16241 affects Philips Suresigns Vs4 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16241?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-16241 published?: CVE-2020-16241 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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