CVE-2017-9656

Description

The backend database of the Philips DoseWise Portal application versions 1.1.7.333 and 2.1.1.3069 uses hard-coded credentials for a database account with privileges that can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the database. For an attacker to exploit this vulnerability, elevated privileges are first required for an attacker to access the web application backend system files that contain the hard-coded credentials. Successful exploitation may allow a remote attacker to gain access to the database of the DWP application, which contains PHI. CVSS v3 base score: 9.1, CVSS vector string: AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.21% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory philips.com
Affected: Philips DoseWise Portal
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100471 vdb entry third party advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-229-01 third party advisory us government resource
http://www.philips.com/productsecurity vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9656?
CVE-2017-9656 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-9656?
To fix CVE-2017-9656, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-9656 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-9656 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-9656?
CVE-2017-9656 affects Philips DoseWise Portal.
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