How severe is CVE-2020-27298?

CVE-2020-27298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-27298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-27298?

CVE-2020-27298 primarily affects Philips Coronary Tools. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27298?

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

When was CVE-2020-27298 published?

CVE-2020-27298 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-27298

CVE-2020-27298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Philips Coronary Tools with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 3.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Philips Coronary Tools
Published: 2021-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Philips Interventional Workspot (Release 1.3.2, 1.4.0, 1.4.1, 1.4.3, 1.4.5), Coronary Tools/Dynamic Coronary Roadmap/Stentboost Live (Release 1.0), ViewForum (Release 6.3V1L10). The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally influenced input from an upstream component but does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when sent to a downstream component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27298?: Philips Interventional Workspot (Release 1.3.2, 1.4.0, 1.4.1, 1.4.3, 1.4.5), Coronary Tools/Dynamic Coronary Roadmap/Stentboost Live (Release 1.0), ViewForum (Release 6.3V1L10). The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally influenced input from an upstream component but does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when sent to a downstream component.
How severe is CVE-2020-27298?: CVE-2020-27298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-27298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-27298?: CVE-2020-27298 primarily affects Philips Coronary Tools. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27298?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-27298 published?: CVE-2020-27298 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:philips:coronary_tools:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:philips:dynamic_coronary_roadmap:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:philips:interventional_workspot:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:philips:interventional_workspot:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:philips:interventional_workspot:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:philips:interventional_workspot:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:philips:interventional_workspot:1.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:philips:stentboost_live:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:philips:viewforum:6.3v1l10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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