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CVE-2020-6965: In ApexPro Telemetry Server Versions 4.2 and prior, CARESCAPE Telemetry Server v4.2 & prior, Clinical Informat

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CVE-2020-6965 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.9) 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 Central Station (CSCS) Versions 1.X, B450 Version 2.X, B650 Version 1.X, B650 Version 2.X, B850 Version 1.X, B850 Version 2.X, a vulnerability in the software update mechanism allows an authenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files on the system through a crafted update package.

Why this priority

  • Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score9.9 (Critical)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-434, CWE-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
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
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
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-2020-6965?

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-2020-6965 being exploited?

CVE-2020-6965 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-2020-6965 affect?

CVE-2020-6965 affects apexpro telemetry server firmware, carescape b450 monitor firmware, carescape b650 monitor firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.9). 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 Central Station (CSCS) Versions 1.X, B450 Version 2.X, B650 Version 1.X, B650 Ver

How urgent is CVE-2020-6965?

Priority 51/100. Critical severity

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