Web Application Vulnerability in Philips e-Alert Unit
CVE-2018-8844

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Philips
Status
E-alert Unit (non-medical Device)
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 September 2018

What is CVE-2018-8844?

The Philips e-Alert Unit exhibits a vulnerability in its web application where it fails to properly verify the authenticity of user requests. This lack of validation could potentially allow malicious actors to submit crafted requests that the application might process as legitimate, leading to unauthorized actions or access.

Affected Version(s)

e-Alert Unit (non-medical device) R2.1 and prior

References

https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-sup...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105194
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2018-8844 : Web Application Vulnerability in Philips e-Alert Unit