CVE-2023-40704: vue pacs (CVSS 6.8)

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1392 CWE-1392

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
philips	vue_pacs	< 12.2.8.410

References

Other References

http://www.philips.com/productsecurity https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-24-200-01 http://www.philips.com/productsecurity https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-24-200-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40704? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-40704? +

CVE-2023-40704 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.8 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40704? +

CVE-2023-40704 affects products from philips, specifically: vue_pacs. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-40704? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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