CVE-2009-5143
CVE-2009-5143 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gehealthcare Discovery 530c Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-255
- Affected product: Gehealthcare Discovery 530c Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
GE Healthcare Discovery 530C has a password of #bigguy1 for the (1) acqservice user and (2) wsservice user of the Xeleris System, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors. NOTE: it is not clear whether this password is default, hardcoded, or dependent on another system or product that requires a fixed value.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-5143?
- GE Healthcare Discovery 530C has a password of #bigguy1 for the (1) acqservice user and (2) wsservice user of the Xeleris System, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors. NOTE: it is not clear whether this password is default, hardcoded, or dependent on another system or product that requires a fixed value.
- How severe is CVE-2009-5143?
- CVE-2009-5143 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-5143 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-5143?
- CVE-2009-5143 affects Gehealthcare Discovery 530c Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-5143?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-5143 published?
- CVE-2009-5143 was published on 2015-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://apps.gehealthcare.com/servlet/ClientServlet/5323167-1EN_r2.pdf?REQ=RAA&DIRECTION=5323167-1EN&FILENAME=5323167-1EN_r2.pdf&FILEREV=2&DOCREV_ORG=2
- http://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2015/07/10/vulnerable-breasts/
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-037-02
- https://twitter.com/digitalbond/status/619250429751222277
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:gehealthcare:discovery_530c_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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