How severe is CVE-2021-42744?

CVE-2021-42744 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-42744 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-42744?

CVE-2021-42744 primarily affects Philips Mri 1.5t Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42744?

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

When was CVE-2021-42744 published?

CVE-2021-42744 was published on 2021-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-42744

CVE-2021-42744 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Philips Mri 1.5t Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
CVSS v4: 5.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Philips Mri 1.5t Firmware
Published: 2021-11-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Philips MRI 1.5T and MRI 3T Version 5.3 through 5.8.1 does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42744?: Philips MRI 1.5T and MRI 3T Version 5.3 through 5.8.1 does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
How severe is CVE-2021-42744?: CVE-2021-42744 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-42744 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-42744?: CVE-2021-42744 primarily affects Philips Mri 1.5t Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42744?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-42744 published?: CVE-2021-42744 was published on 2021-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:philips:mri_1.5t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:philips:mri_3t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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