How severe is CVE-2020-6961?

CVE-2020-6961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-6961 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6961?

CVE-2020-6961 primarily affects Gehealthcare Apexpro Telemetry Server Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6961?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-6961 published?

CVE-2020-6961 was published on 2020-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6961

CVE-2020-6961 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gehealthcare Apexpro Telemetry Server Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Gehealthcare Apexpro Telemetry Server Firmware
Published: 2020-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In ApexPro Telemetry Server, Versions 4.2 and prior, CARESCAPE Telemetry Server v4.2 & prior, Clinical Information Center (CIC) Versions 4.X and 5.X, CARESCAPE Telemetry Server Version 4.3, CARESCAPE Central Station (CSCS) Versions 1.X, a vulnerability exists in the affected products that could allow an attacker to obtain access to the SSH private key in configuration files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6961?: In ApexPro Telemetry Server, Versions 4.2 and prior, CARESCAPE Telemetry Server v4.2 & prior, Clinical Information Center (CIC) Versions 4.X and 5.X, CARESCAPE Telemetry Server Version 4.3, CARESCAPE Central Station (CSCS) Versions 1.X, a vulnerability exists in the affected products that could allow an attacker to obtain access to the SSH private key in configuration files.
How severe is CVE-2020-6961?: CVE-2020-6961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-6961 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6961?: CVE-2020-6961 primarily affects Gehealthcare Apexpro Telemetry Server Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6961?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-6961 published?: CVE-2020-6961 was published on 2020-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:gehealthcare:apexpro_telemetry_server_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gehealthcare:carescape_central_station_mai700_firmware:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gehealthcare:carescape_central_station_mas700_firmware:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gehealthcare:clinical_information_center_mp100d_firmware:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gehealthcare:clinical_information_center_mp100d_firmware:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gehealthcare:clinical_information_center_mp100r_firmware:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gehealthcare:clinical_information_center_mp100r_firmware:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gehealthcare:carescape_telemetry_server_mp100r_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gehealthcare:carescape_telemetry_server_mp100r_firmware:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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