How severe is CVE-2020-36548?

CVE-2020-36548 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-36548 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36548?

CVE-2020-36548 affects Ge Voluson S8 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36548?

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

When was CVE-2020-36548 published?

CVE-2020-36548 was published on 2022-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36548

CVE-2020-36548 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ge Voluson S8 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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 5.9)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ge Voluson S8 Firmware
Published: 2022-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in GE Voluson S8. Affected is the file /uscgi-bin/users.cgi of the Service Browser. The manipulation leads to improper authentication and elevated access possibilities. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36548?: A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in GE Voluson S8. Affected is the file /uscgi-bin/users.cgi of the Service Browser. The manipulation leads to improper authentication and elevated access possibilities. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host.
How severe is CVE-2020-36548?: CVE-2020-36548 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-36548 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36548?: CVE-2020-36548 affects Ge Voluson S8 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36548?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-36548 published?: CVE-2020-36548 was published on 2022-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:ge:voluson_s8_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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