MEDIUM
CVE-2021-43552
CWE-321Published: December 27, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The use of a hard-coded cryptographic key significantly increases the possibility encrypted data may be recovered from the Patient Information Center iX (PIC iX) Versions B.02, C.02, and C.03.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-43552 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
philips1 product(s)
patient information center ix
Source: NVD CPE · 3 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)
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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-21-322-02Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-21-322-02Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-43552
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-321
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 27, 2021
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-43552 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.