MEDIUM
CVE-2021-27493
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: April 1, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior does not ensure or incorrectly ensures structured messages or data are well formed and that certain security properties are met before being read from an upstream component or sent to a downstream component.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-27493 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
philips4 product(s)
myvuespeechvue motionvue pacs
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://www.philips.com/productsecurityVendor Advisory
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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-21-187-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.philips.com/productsecurityVendor Advisory
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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-21-187-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-27493
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 1, 2022
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-27493 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.