CVE-2020-14477: Philips Ultrasound ClearVue · CWE-288
Affects Philips Ultrasound ClearVueSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.6 Low.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:42 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 22% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 Jun 2020
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Philips Ultrasound ClearVue | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
European healthcare organizations should implement strict network segmentation to isolate ultrasound devices from general IT networks, limiting local access to trusted personnel only. Physical security controls should be enhanced to prevent unauthorized access to the devices. Network monitoring should be employed to detect unusual access patterns or attempts to connect to alternate service channels. Organizations should engage with Philips to obtain any available firmware updates or patches addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly. In the absence of official patches, consider disabling or restricting access to alternate service logins if configurable. Regular audits of device configurations and access logs can help identify potential exploitation attempts. Additionally, staff training on the importance of device security and adherence to access policies is critical. Finally, ensure that incident response plans include procedures for medical device compromise scenarios to minimize patient impact.
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.