How severe is CVE-2021-27493?

CVE-2021-27493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-27493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-27493?

CVE-2021-27493 primarily affects Philips Myvue. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27493?

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

When was CVE-2021-27493 published?

CVE-2021-27493 was published on 2022-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-27493

CVE-2021-27493 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Philips Myvue with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-707.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-707
Affected product: Philips Myvue
Published: 2022-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior does not ensure or incorrectly ensures structured messages or data are well formed and that certain security properties are met before being read from an upstream component or sent to a downstream component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-27493?: Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior does not ensure or incorrectly ensures structured messages or data are well formed and that certain security properties are met before being read from an upstream component or sent to a downstream component.
How severe is CVE-2021-27493?: CVE-2021-27493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-27493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-27493?: CVE-2021-27493 primarily affects Philips Myvue. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27493?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-27493 published?: CVE-2021-27493 was published on 2022-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:philips:myvue:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:philips:speech:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:philips:vue_motion:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:philips:vue_pacs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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