CVE-2021-43548

Name: CVE-2021-43548
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-27T19:15:08.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-43548 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Philips	Patient Information Center Ix	c.02
Philips	Patient Information Center Ix	c.03

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-21-322-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-21-322-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 27, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-43548?

How severe is CVE-2021-43548?

CVE-2021-43548 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43548?

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