Philips SureSigns VS4 Improper Authentication
Published Aug 21, 2020
4.9
MEDIUMCVSS 3.1
EPSS 1.00%
Description
When an actor claims to have a given identity,
Philips SureSigns VS4, A.07.107 and prior does not prove or insufficiently proves the claim is correct.
Affected products
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- Version 0StatusaffectedConstraints<A.07.107
- Version
Default status is the baseline for the product, each version can override it (e.g. patched versions marked unaffected).
| Vendor | Product | Default status | Versions | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips | SureSigns VS4 | unaffected |
|
- ≤ a.07.107
Running on/with
- n/a
No data.
No Red Hat product state for this CVE.
No package ranges for this CVE.
Remediation
Vendor solution
As a mitigation to these vulnerabilities, Philips recommends users change all system passwords on the SureSigns VS4 with unique passwords for each device and secure the device when not in use to prevent unauthorized access, as referenced in the Installation and Configuration Guide available on Incenter. Philips also recommends users consider replacing the SureSigns VS4 device with a newer technology.
Users with questions regarding specific SureSigns VS4 patient monitor installations and upgrade options should contact Philips service support or regional service support https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/solutions/customer-service-solutions or call 1-800-722-9377.
Please see the Philips advisory http://www.philips.com/productsecurity for vulnerabilities discussed in this disclosure, and visit the Philips product security website https://www.philips.com/productsecurity for the latest security information for Philips products.
Metrics
No CVSS v4.0 score for this CVE.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
No CVSS v3.0 score for this CVE.
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N
This CVE is not in the KEV list.
No CISA SSVC assessment for this CVE yet.
Estimated probability of exploitation in the wild in the next 30 days (FIRST EPSS). As of Oct 3, 2026.
Score over time
2021–2026- EPSS v1
- EPSS v5
- EPSS v2
- EPSS v3
Percentile over time
- EPSS v1
- EPSS v5
- EPSS v2
- EPSS v3
Table of values (12 key points)
Flat stretches are collapsed; showing up to 120 newest points.
| Date | Score | Percentile | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | 1.00% (0.01003) | 61.67th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 1.00% (0.01003) | 61.42th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Jul 20, 2024 | 0.07% (0.00065) | 28.82th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 0.07% (0.00065) | 28.44th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 0.07% (0.00065) | 26.41th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 6, 2023 | 0.89% (0.00885) | 27.89th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Apr 1, 2022 | 0.89% (0.00885) | 24.24th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Feb 4, 2022 | 9.03% (0.09029) | 86.86th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 1.84% (0.01840) | 47.83th | v1 |
| Jan 6, 2022 | 1.84% (0.01840) | 47.32th | v1 |
| Jan 5, 2022 | 0.42% (0.00416) | 26.65th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Apr 14, 2021 | 0.42% (0.00416) | 0.00th | v1 |
References (2)
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-233-01 x_refsource_MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.philips.com/a-w/security/security-advisories/product-security-2020.html#2020_archive
| Link | Providers | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-233-01 | x_refsource_MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource | |
| https://www.philips.com/a-w/security/security-advisories/product-security-2020.html#2020_archive |
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