Vulnerability identifier: #VU46647

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16218

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Patient Information Center iX
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment

Vendor: Philips

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote authenticated attacker on the local network can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Patient Information Center iX: B.02 - C.03

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsma-20-254-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.