How severe is CVE-2021-43548?

CVE-2021-43548 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-43548 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-43548?

CVE-2021-43548 primarily affects Philips Patient Information Center Ix. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43548?

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

When was CVE-2021-43548 published?

CVE-2021-43548 was published on 2021-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-43548

CVE-2021-43548 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Philips Patient Information Center Ix 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 3.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Philips Patient Information Center Ix
Published: 2021-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Patient Information Center iX (PIC iX) Versions C.02 and C.03 receives input or data, but does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties required to process the data safely and correctly.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-43548?: Patient Information Center iX (PIC iX) Versions C.02 and C.03 receives input or data, but does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties required to process the data safely and correctly.
How severe is CVE-2021-43548?: CVE-2021-43548 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-43548 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-43548?: CVE-2021-43548 primarily affects Philips Patient Information Center Ix. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43548?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-43548 published?: CVE-2021-43548 was published on 2021-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-21-322-02

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:philips:patient_information_center_ix:c.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:philips:patient_information_center_ix:c.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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