VDB-271913 · CVE-2023-40704 · icsma-24-200-01

Philips Vue PACS prior 12.2.8.410 default credentials

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Philips Vue PACS. It has been classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation leads to default credentials. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2023-40704. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Philips Vue PACS and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a default credentials vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-1392. The product uses default credentials (such as passwords or cryptographic keys) for potentially critical functionality. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was presented by Tas Health Nz and Camiel Van Es as icsma-24-200-01. The advisory is shared at cisa.gov. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-40704 since 08/22/2023. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 12.2.8.410 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Medical Device Software

Vendor

Philips

Name

Vue PACS

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.philips.ch/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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CNA Base Score: 6.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Default credentials
CWE: CWE-1392
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Vue PACS 12.2.8.410

Timelineinfo

08/22/2023 🔍
07/18/2024 +331 days 🔍
07/18/2024 +0 days 🔍
04/10/2025 +266 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: philips.ch

Advisory: icsma-24-200-01
Researcher: Tas Health Nz, Camiel Van Es
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-40704 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40704
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-271913

Entryinfo

Created: 07/18/2024 22:11
Updated: 04/10/2025 10:50
Changes: 07/18/2024 22:11 (75), 09/06/2024 02:07 (11), 04/10/2025 10:50 (13)
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