Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes an information exposure issue in Philips MRI 1.5T and 3T systems. An unauthorized actor may be able to access a resource that should be restricted. The main business risk is confidentiality, not system disruption, based on the provided CVSS data.
Executive priority
Handle as a medium-priority medical device confidentiality issue. Urgency is higher where affected MRI systems are broadly accessible or poorly segmented. There is no active exploitation evidence in the provided sources, but patient, operational, or diagnostic information exposure may still create business risk.
Technical view
Philips MRI 1.5T and MRI 3T software versions 5.3 through 5.8.1 are described as affected by improper resource access restriction, mapped to CWE-552. CVSS v4.0 is 5.9 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high vulnerable-system confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in healthcare environments operating Philips MRI 1.5T or 3T systems on the cited software range. The bundle’s affected-version metadata is limited, so asset inventory and vendor confirmation are needed.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not cite active exploitation, and KEV status is false. The CVSS vector indicates local access is required, with no privileges or user interaction, and impact limited to confidentiality in the provided scoring.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports improper resource exposure on Philips MRI 1.5T and 3T software 5.3 through 5.8.1. The bundle does not provide exploit details, patch specifics, or confirmed exploitation. The affected array appears narrower than the description, so confirm exact scope with Philips.
Mitigation direction
- Identify Philips MRI 1.5T and 3T systems in the environment.
- Confirm installed software versions against Philips guidance.
- Review Philips product security guidance or contact Philips for corrective actions.
- Restrict local and physical access to MRI systems and service interfaces.
- Segment MRI systems from unnecessary clinical and administrative network access.
- Monitor for unauthorized access to sensitive local resources.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Philips MRI model and software versions.
- Confirm whether versions fall within 5.3 through 5.8.1.
- Review access controls around local MRI consoles and service accounts.
- Check system and operational logs for unexpected resource access.
- Document vendor guidance, compensating controls, and remediation status.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.9 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
5.9MediumVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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