PatchTheCVECVE-2021-37167: An insecure permissions issue was discovered in HMI3 Control Panel in Swisslog Healthcare Nexus Panel operated
CVE-2021-37167 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.
An insecure permissions 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. A user logged in using the default credentials can gain root access to the device, which provides permissions for all of the functionality of the device.
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 | 1.7% (top 22%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| 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-2021-37167?
hmi-3 control panel firmware: upgrade to 7.2.5.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-37167 being exploited?
CVE-2021-37167 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-2021-37167 affect?
CVE-2021-37167 affects hmi-3 control panel firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An insecure permissions 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. A user logged in using the default credentials can gain root acce
How urgent is CVE-2021-37167?
Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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