CVE-2017-9656

Name: CVE-2017-9656
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-24T15:29:00.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9656 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The backend database of the Philips DoseWise Portal application versions 1.1.7.333 and 2.1.1.3069 uses hard-coded credentials for a database account with privileges that can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the database. For an attacker to exploit this vulnerability, elevated privileges are first required for an attacker to access the web application backend system files that contain the hard-coded credentials. EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The backend database of the Philips DoseWise Portal application versions 1.1.7.333 and 2.1.1.3069 uses hard-coded credentials for a database account with privileges that can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the database. For an attacker to exploit this vulnerability, elevated privileges are first required for an attacker to access the web application backend system files that contain the hard-coded credentials. Successful exploitation may allow a remote attacker to gain access to the database of the DWP application, which contains PHI. CVSS v3 base score: 9.1, CVSS vector string: AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.33%

81.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Philips	Dosewise	1.1.7.333
Philips	Dosewise	2.1.1.3069

References

http://www.philips.com/productsecurityVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100471Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-229-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.philips.com/productsecurityVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100471Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-229-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9656?

How severe is CVE-2017-9656?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9656 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9656?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST