How severe is CVE-2020-16247?

CVE-2020-16247 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-16247 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-16247?

CVE-2020-16247 affects Philips Clinical Collaboration Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16247?

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

When was CVE-2020-16247 published?

CVE-2020-16247 was published on 2020-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-16247

CVE-2020-16247 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Philips Clinical Collaboration Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Philips Clinical Collaboration Platform
Published: 2020-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Philips Clinical Collaboration Platform, Versions 12.2.1 and prior, exposes a resource to the wrong control sphere, providing unintended actors with inappropriate access to the resource.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-16247?: Philips Clinical Collaboration Platform, Versions 12.2.1 and prior, exposes a resource to the wrong control sphere, providing unintended actors with inappropriate access to the resource.
How severe is CVE-2020-16247?: CVE-2020-16247 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-16247 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-16247?: CVE-2020-16247 affects Philips Clinical Collaboration Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16247?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-16247 published?: CVE-2020-16247 was published on 2020-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:philips:clinical_collaboration_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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