Is CVE-2021-43552 actively exploited?

CVE-2021-43552 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2024-11-21.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-43552?

CVE-2021-43552 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2021-43552?

Patch guidance is available from philips security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2021-43552.

CVE-2021-43552 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2021-43552?

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

Description

The use of a hard-coded cryptographic key significantly increases the possibility encrypted data may be recovered from the Patient Information Center iX (PIC iX) Versions B.02, C.02, and C.03.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: low
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: low
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-321

Metadata

Primary Vendor: PHILIPS
Published: 12/27/2021
Last Modified: 11/21/2024
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-2021-43552. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2021-43552

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CVE-2021-43552 vulnerability