Is CVE-2020-16214 actively exploited?

CVE-2020-16214 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2026-02-23.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-16214?

CVE-2020-16214 has a CVSS score of 5 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2020-16214?

Patch guidance is available from philips security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2020-16214.

CVE-2020-16214 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2020-16214?

3 products: philips patient information center ix, philips patient information center ix, philips patient information center ix.

Description

In Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Versions B.02, C.02, C.03, the software saves user-provided information into a comma-separated value (CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by spreadsheet software.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: required
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: low
Integrity: low
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-1236

Metadata

Primary Vendor: PHILIPS
Published: 9/11/2020
Last Modified: 2/23/2026
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

philips : patient_information_center_ixphilips : patient_information_center_ixphilips : patient_information_center_ix

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2020-16214. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2020-16214

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CVE-2020-16214 vulnerability