CVE-2020-16241: philips suresigns_vs4_firmware Improper Access Control
CVSS: 6.3v3.1MediumModified
Published 21-08-2020Last modified 04-06-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-16241 is a medium (CVSS 6.3) Improper Access Control vulnerability in philips suresigns_vs4_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 16.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.26%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 21-08-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-06-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Philips SureSigns VS4, A.07.107 and prior does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 6.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:HSources2 sources · 2.1–6.3
- NVDNIST2.1LowCVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:LDiffers
Low 2.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.26%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
16%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.26% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.26%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-284Improper Access ControlThe product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
- CWE-863Incorrect AuthorizationThe product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
Affected systems
Philips1 product
- suresigns_vs4_firmware< A.07.107 | ≤ a.07.107
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-233-01X Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource