HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2021-32966
HIGH

CVE-2021-32966

CWE-319Published: May 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Philips Interoperability Solution XDS versions 2.5 through 3.11 and 2018-1 through 2021-1 are vulnerable to clear text transmission of sensitive information when configured to use LDAP via TLS and where the domain controller returns LDAP referrals, which may allow an attacker to remotely read LDAP system credentials.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-32966 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

philips1 product(s)
interoperability solution xds
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-21-175-01Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-21-175-01Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2021-32966
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-319
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 25, 2022

Related CVEs (CWE-319)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2021-32966 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.