CVE-2020-16241

Philips SureSigns VS4 Improper Access Control

Published Aug 21, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 6.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Philips SureSigns VS4, A.07.107 and prior
does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

As a mitigation to these vulnerabilities, Philips recommends users change all system passwords on the SureSigns VS4 with unique passwords for each device and secure the device when not in use to prevent unauthorized access, as referenced in the Installation and Configuration Guide available on Incenter. Philips also recommends users consider replacing the SureSigns VS4 device with a newer technology. Users with questions regarding specific SureSigns VS4 patient monitor installations and upgrade options should contact Philips service support or regional service support https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/solutions/customer-service-solutions or call 1-800-722-9377. Please see the Philips advisory http://www.philips.com/productsecurity for vulnerabilities discussed in this disclosure, and visit the Philips product security website https://www.philips.com/productsecurity for the latest security information for Philips products.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-8207 Philips SureSigns VS4, A.07.107 and prior does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Philips SureSigns VS4, A.07.107 and prior. The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. Philips SureSigns VS4, A.07.107 and prior does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
Title Philips SureSigns VS4 Improper Access Control
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 2.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L'}

cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
icscert
Published
Updated
Jun 4, 2025, 9:34 PM
Reserved
Jul 31, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 21, 2020, 1:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:57 AM