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CVE-2020-6962: In ApexPro Telemetry Server, Versions 4.2 and prior, CARESCAPE Telemetry Server v4.2 & prior, Clinical Informa

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CVE-2020-6962 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting apexpro telemetry server firmware, carescape b450 monitor firmware, carescape b650 monitor firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In ApexPro Telemetry Server, Versions 4.2 and prior, CARESCAPE Telemetry Server v4.2 & prior, Clinical Information Center (CIC) Versions 4.X and 5.X, CARESCAPE Telemetry Server Version 4.3, CARESCAPE Central Station (CSCS) Versions 1.X CARESCAPE Central Station (CSCS) Versions 2.X, B450 Version 2.X, B650 Version 1.X, B650 Version 2.X, B850 Version 1.X, B850 Version 2.X, an input validation vulnerability exists in the web-based system configuratio

Why this priority

  • Critical severity
  • EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score10.0 (Critical)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance4.9% (top 8%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-20
Published2020-01-24
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: gehealthcare

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

gehealthcare apexpro telemetry server firmware UPGRADE
Affected: <= 4.2 · 4.3
Fixed in: newer than 4.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
gehealthcare carescape b450 monitor firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 2.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
gehealthcare carescape b650 monitor firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 1.0 · 2.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
gehealthcare carescape b850 monitor firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 1.0 · 2.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
gehealthcare carescape central station mai700 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 1.0 · 2.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
gehealthcare carescape central station mas700 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 1.0 · 2.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-6962?

apexpro telemetry server firmware: upgrade to newer than 4.2; carescape b450 monitor firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; carescape b650 monitor firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-6962 being exploited?

CVE-2020-6962 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-6962 affect?

CVE-2020-6962 affects apexpro telemetry server firmware, carescape b450 monitor firmware, carescape b650 monitor firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). In ApexPro Telemetry Server, Versions 4.2 and prior, CARESCAPE Telemetry Server v4.2 & prior, Clinical Information Center (CIC) Versions 4.X and 5.X, CARESCAPE Telemetry Server Version 4.3, CARESCAPE Central Station (CSCS) Versions 1.X CARE

How urgent is CVE-2020-6962?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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