How severe is CVE-2021-23173?

CVE-2021-23173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-23173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-23173?

CVE-2021-23173 affects Philips Engage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23173?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-23173 published?

CVE-2021-23173 was published on 2022-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-23173

CVE-2021-23173 is a low-severity vulnerability in Philips Engage with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.6. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.6)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Philips Engage
Published: 2022-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The affected product is vulnerable to an improper access control, which may allow an authenticated user to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23173?: The affected product is vulnerable to an improper access control, which may allow an authenticated user to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2021-23173?: CVE-2021-23173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-23173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-23173?: CVE-2021-23173 affects Philips Engage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23173?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-23173 published?: CVE-2021-23173 was published on 2022-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-22-006-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:philips:engage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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