How severe is CVE-2021-27497?

CVE-2021-27497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-27497 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-27497?

CVE-2021-27497 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-2021-27497?

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

When was CVE-2021-27497 published?

CVE-2021-27497 was published on 2022-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-27497

CVE-2021-27497 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Philips Myvue with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-693.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-693
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 use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-27497?: Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.
How severe is CVE-2021-27497?: CVE-2021-27497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-27497 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-27497?: CVE-2021-27497 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-2021-27497?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-27497 published?: CVE-2021-27497 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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