How severe is CVE-2021-33018?

CVE-2021-33018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-33018 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-33018?

CVE-2021-33018 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-2021-33018?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-33018 published?

CVE-2021-33018 was published on 2022-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-33018

CVE-2021-33018 is a high-severity vulnerability in Philips Myvue with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Philips Myvue
Published: 2022-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior is an unnecessary risk that may result in the exposure of sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33018?: The use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior is an unnecessary risk that may result in the exposure of sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2021-33018?: CVE-2021-33018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-33018 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-33018?: CVE-2021-33018 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-2021-33018?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-33018 published?: CVE-2021-33018 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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