How severe is CVE-2020-6965?

CVE-2020-6965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-6965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6965?

CVE-2020-6965 primarily affects Gehealthcare Apexpro Telemetry Server Firmware. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6965?

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-2020-6965 published?

CVE-2020-6965 was published on 2020-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6965

CVE-2020-6965 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gehealthcare Apexpro Telemetry Server Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
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, B450 Version 2.X, B650 Version 1.X, B650 Version 2.X, B850 Version 1.X, B850 Version 2.X, a vulnerability in the software update mechanism allows an authenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files on the system through a crafted update package.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6965?: 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, B450 Version 2.X, B650 Version 1.X, B650 Version 2.X, B850 Version 1.X, B850 Version 2.X, a vulnerability in the software update mechanism allows an authenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files on the system through a crafted update package.
How severe is CVE-2020-6965?: CVE-2020-6965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-6965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6965?: CVE-2020-6965 primarily affects Gehealthcare Apexpro Telemetry Server Firmware. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6965?: 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-2020-6965 published?: CVE-2020-6965 was published on 2020-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:o:gehealthcare:apexpro_telemetry_server_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gehealthcare:carescape_b450_monitor_firmware:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gehealthcare:carescape_b650_monitor_firmware:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gehealthcare:carescape_b650_monitor_firmware:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gehealthcare:carescape_b850_monitor_firmware:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gehealthcare:carescape_b850_monitor_firmware:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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