PatchTheCVECVE-2021-37165: A buffer overflow issue was discovered in HMI3 Control Panel in Swisslog Healthcare Nexus Panel operated by re
CVE-2021-37165 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting hmi-3 control panel firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A buffer overflow issue was discovered in HMI3 Control Panel in Swisslog Healthcare Nexus Panel operated by released versions of software before Nexus Software 7.2.5.7. When a message is sent to the HMI TCP socket, it is forwarded to the hmiProcessMsg function through the pendingQ, and may lead to remote code execution.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.3% (top 12%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-120 |
| Published | 2021-08-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2021-37165?
hmi-3 control panel firmware: upgrade to 7.2.5.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-37165 being exploited?
CVE-2021-37165 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-2021-37165 affect?
CVE-2021-37165 affects hmi-3 control panel firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A buffer overflow issue was discovered in HMI3 Control Panel in Swisslog Healthcare Nexus Panel operated by released versions of software before Nexus Software 7.2.5.7. When a message is sent to the HMI TCP socket, it is forwarded to the hm
How urgent is CVE-2021-37165?
Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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