CVE-2021-27501

Name: CVE-2021-27501
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-01T23:15:09.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27501 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior does not follow certain coding rules for development, which can lead to resultant weaknesses or increase the severity of the associated vulnerabilities.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior does not follow certain coding rules for development, which can lead to resultant weaknesses or increase the severity of the associated vulnerabilities.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-710

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Philips	Myvue	< 12.2.1.5
Philips	Speech	< 12.2.8.0
Philips	Vue Motion	< 12.2.1.5
Philips	Vue Pacs	< 12.2.8.0

References

http://www.philips.com/productsecurityVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-21-187-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.philips.com/productsecurityVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-21-187-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27501?

Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior does not follow certain coding rules for development, which can lead to resultant weaknesses or increase the severity of the associated vulnerabilities.

How severe is CVE-2021-27501?

CVE-2021-27501 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27501?

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