Is CVE-2023-40704 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-40704 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-40704 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-40704 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-40704?

CVE-2023-40704 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-40704

CWE-1392Published: July 18, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-40704 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.