How severe is CVE-2021-33020?

CVE-2021-33020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-33020 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-33020?

CVE-2021-33020 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-2021-33020?

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-2021-33020 published?

CVE-2021-33020 was published on 2022-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-33020

CVE-2021-33020 is a high-severity vulnerability in Philips Myvue with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-672.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-672
Affected product: Philips Myvue
Published: 2022-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior uses a cryptographic key or password past its expiration date, which diminishes its safety significantly by increasing the timing window for cracking attacks against that key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33020?: Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior uses a cryptographic key or password past its expiration date, which diminishes its safety significantly by increasing the timing window for cracking attacks against that key.
How severe is CVE-2021-33020?: CVE-2021-33020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-33020 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-33020?: CVE-2021-33020 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-2021-33020?: 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-2021-33020 published?: CVE-2021-33020 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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