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CVE-2011-5324: Centricity PACS‑IW server uses identical passwords for two accounts
CVE-2011-5324 · published 11 years ago
Summary
The Centricity PACS‑IW imaging system’s TeraRecon server uses the same password for both the shared user and the scan user. This makes it easier for an attacker who discovers one password to gain access to both accounts, potentially exposing patient images and other data. Change the passwords to unique, strong values and verify that default credentials are not in use.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| gehealthcare | centricity_pacs-iw |
3.7.3.7 3.7.3.8 cpe:2.3:a:gehealthcare:centricity_pacs-iw:3.7.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
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, whi...
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.
References
Internet-facing
3 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
10.0
Critical
Type
CWE-255Credentials Management Errors
Timeline
Published4 Aug 2015
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2011-5324 · NVD
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