How severe is CVE-2021-37167?

CVE-2021-37167 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-37167 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-37167?

CVE-2021-37167 affects Swisslog-healthcare Hmi-3 Control Panel Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37167?

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

When was CVE-2021-37167 published?

CVE-2021-37167 was published on 2021-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-37167

CVE-2021-37167 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Swisslog-healthcare Hmi-3 Control Panel Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Swisslog-healthcare Hmi-3 Control Panel Firmware
Published: 2021-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An insecure permissions issue was discovered in HMI3 Control Panel in Swisslog Healthcare Nexus Panel operated by released versions of software before Nexus Software 7.2.5.7. A user logged in using the default credentials can gain root access to the device, which provides permissions for all of the functionality of the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-37167?: An insecure permissions issue was discovered in HMI3 Control Panel in Swisslog Healthcare Nexus Panel operated by released versions of software before Nexus Software 7.2.5.7. A user logged in using the default credentials can gain root access to the device, which provides permissions for all of the functionality of the device.
How severe is CVE-2021-37167?: CVE-2021-37167 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-37167 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-37167?: CVE-2021-37167 affects Swisslog-healthcare Hmi-3 Control Panel Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37167?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-37167 published?: CVE-2021-37167 was published on 2021-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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