CVE-2011-5324: The TeraRecon server, as used in GE Healthcare Centricity PACS-IW 3.7.3.7, 3.7.3.8, and possibly other version

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2011-5324 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting centricity pacs-iw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The TeraRecon server, as used in GE Healthcare Centricity PACS-IW 3.7.3.7, 3.7.3.8, and possibly other versions, has a password of (1) shared for the shared user and (2) scan for the scan user, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors. NOTE: it is not clear whether this password is default, hardcoded, or dependent on another system or product that requires a fixed value.

Why this priority

Critical severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2015-08-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gehealthcare

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-08-04 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gehealthcare centricity pacs-iw DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.7.3.7 · 3.7.3.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.7.3.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy centricity-pacs-iw || rpm -q centricity-pacs-iw || centricity-pacs-iw --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.7.3.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison centricity-pacs-iw sudo apt install centricity-pacs-iw=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.7.3.7> sudo apt-mark hold centricity-pacs-iw

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list centricity-pacs-iw sudo dnf downgrade centricity-pacs-iw-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.7.3.7> sudo dnf versionlock add centricity-pacs-iw

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2011-5324?

centricity pacs-iw: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2011-5324 being exploited?

CVE-2011-5324 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2011-5324 affect?

CVE-2011-5324 affects centricity pacs-iw. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). The TeraRecon server, as used in GE Healthcare Centricity PACS-IW 3.7.3.7, 3.7.3.8, and possibly other versions, has a password of (1) shared for the shared user and (2) scan for the scan user, which has unspecified impact and attack vector

How urgent is CVE-2011-5324?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2011-5323 HIGH 10.0 DOWNGRADE GE Healthcare Centricity PACS-IW 3.7.3.7, 3.7.3.8, and possibly other versions has a password of A11enda1e for

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