CVE-2023-40704

Name: CVE-2023-40704
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-18T17:15:03.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.7/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40704 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.7/10 on the CVSS scale. The product does not require unique and complex passwords to be created during installation. Using Philips's default password could jeopardize the PACS system if the password was hacked or leaked. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The product does not require unique and complex passwords to be created during installation. Using Philips's default password could jeopardize the PACS system if the password was hacked or leaked. An attacker could gain access to the database impacting system availability and data integrity.

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

CVSS 4.0

5.7/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:H/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

0.34%

25.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1392

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Philips	Vue Pacs	< 12.2.8.410

References

http://www.philips.com/productsecurityProduct
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-24-200-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.philips.com/productsecurityProduct
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-24-200-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 18, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40704?

How severe is CVE-2023-40704?

CVE-2023-40704 has a CVSS score of 5.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40704?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-40704?

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Source: NVD / NIST