CVE-2021-23173 ICSMA-22-006-01 Philips Engage Software
An authenticated user can exploit improper access controls to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data in Philips Engage Software.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-23173?
CVE-2021-23173 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Philips Engage Software, published on 7 Jan 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The affected product is vulnerable to an improper access control, which may allow an authenticated user to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-23173?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Philips Engage.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23173?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-23173 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2021-23173 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-23173 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c779-gmgx-23pc.