How severe is CVE-2021-43552?

CVE-2021-43552 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, 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 low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-43552 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-43552?

CVE-2021-43552 primarily affects Philips Patient Information Center Ix. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43552?

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

When was CVE-2021-43552 published?

CVE-2021-43552 was published on 2021-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-43552

CVE-2021-43552 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Philips Patient Information Center Ix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-321.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-321
Affected product: Philips Patient Information Center Ix
Published: 2021-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The use of a hard-coded cryptographic key significantly increases the possibility encrypted data may be recovered from the Patient Information Center iX (PIC iX) Versions B.02, C.02, and C.03.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-43552?: The use of a hard-coded cryptographic key significantly increases the possibility encrypted data may be recovered from the Patient Information Center iX (PIC iX) Versions B.02, C.02, and C.03.
How severe is CVE-2021-43552?: CVE-2021-43552 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, 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 low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-43552 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-43552?: CVE-2021-43552 primarily affects Philips Patient Information Center Ix. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43552?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-43552 published?: CVE-2021-43552 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 (3)

cpe:2.3:a:philips:patient_information_center_ix:b.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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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