How severe is CVE-2020-6964?

CVE-2020-6964 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-6964 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6964?

CVE-2020-6964 primarily affects Gehealthcare Apexpro Telemetry Server Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6964?

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

When was CVE-2020-6964 published?

CVE-2020-6964 was published on 2020-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6964

CVE-2020-6964 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gehealthcare Apexpro Telemetry Server Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
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 Central Station (CSCS) Versions 1.X and CARESCAPE Central Station (CSCS) Versions 2.X, the integrated service for keyboard switching of the affected devices could allow attackers to obtain remote keyboard input access without authentication over the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6964?: 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 Central Station (CSCS) Versions 1.X and CARESCAPE Central Station (CSCS) Versions 2.X, the integrated service for keyboard switching of the affected devices could allow attackers to obtain remote keyboard input access without authentication over the network.
How severe is CVE-2020-6964?: CVE-2020-6964 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-6964 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6964?: CVE-2020-6964 primarily affects Gehealthcare Apexpro Telemetry Server Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6964?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-6964 published?: CVE-2020-6964 was published on 2020-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

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_mai700_firmware:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gehealthcare:carescape_central_station_mas700_firmware:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gehealthcare:carescape_central_station_mas700_firmware:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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