CVE-2021-26262

Name: CVE-2021-26262
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-19T19:15:08.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-26262 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CVSS 4.0

5.9/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-286

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Philips	Mri 3t Firmware	>= 5.0.0, < 6.0.0
Philips	Mri 1.5t Firmware	>= 5.0.0, < 6.0.0

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-21-313-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-securityVendor Advisory
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-21-313-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-securityVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 19, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-26262?

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-2021-26262?

CVE-2021-26262 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26262?

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