CVE-2021-33017 Philips IntelliBridge EC 40 and EC 80 Hub Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Attackers can bypass authentication via an alternate path in Philips IntelliBridge EC Hubs, gaining unauthorized access to the medical device infrastructure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-33017?
CVE-2021-33017 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Philips IntelliBridge EC 40 Hub, published on 27 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The standard access path of the IntelliBridge EC 40 and 60 Hub (C.00.04 and prior) requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.
Weakness: CWE-288
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-33017?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Philips Intellibridge Ec40 Firmware, Philips Intellibridge Ec80 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33017?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-33017 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2021-33017 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-33017 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Philips IntelliBridge EC 40 Hub
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mcf9-rwvw-cv27.