CVE-2020-14477 - CVE House
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Status published Low CVE-2020-14477

Philips Ultrasound Systems Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

Vulnerability Description

In Philips Ultrasound ClearVue Versions 3.2 and prior, Ultrasound CX Versions 5.0.2 and prior, Ultrasound EPIQ/Affiniti Versions VM5.0 and prior, Ultrasound Sparq Version 3.0.2 and prior and Ultrasound Xperius all versions, an attacker may use an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication of the alternate service login to view or modify information.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • Philips reported this vulnerability to CISA.

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Affected Vendor

Affected Software

Ultrasound ClearVue, Ultrasound CX, Ultrasound EPIQ/Affiniti, Ultrasound Sparq, Ultrasound Xperius
Vulnerable Versions:
0, all versions

Timeline

Official Publish: June 26th, 2020
Last Modified: June 4th, 2025
Added to House: July 21st, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-288

MITRE ATT&CK TTPs

T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application
Initial Access
T1078 Valid Accounts
Persistence
T1550 Use Alternate Authentication Material
Defense Evasion
T1021 Remote Services
Lateral Movement
T1098 Account Manipulation
Privilege Escalation