CVE-2008-4874
CVE-2008-4874 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Philips Electronics Voip841 Dect Phone with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-255
- Affected product: Philips Electronics Voip841 Dect Phone
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The web component in Philips Electronics VOIP841 DECT Phone with firmware 1.0.4.50 and 1.0.4.80 has a back door "service" account with "service" as its password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-4874?
- The web component in Philips Electronics VOIP841 DECT Phone with firmware 1.0.4.50 and 1.0.4.80 has a back door "service" account with "service" as its password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.
- How severe is CVE-2008-4874?
- CVE-2008-4874 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-4874 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-4874?
- CVE-2008-4874 primarily affects Philips Electronics Voip841 Dect Phone. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-4874?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-4874 published?
- CVE-2008-4874 was published on 2008-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2008-02/0227.html
- http://osvdb.org/42940
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28978
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4536
- http://www.securenetwork.it/ricerca/advisory/download/SN-2008-01.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488127/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27790
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0583
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5113
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:h:philips_electronics:voip841_dect_phone:1.0.4.48:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:philips_electronics:voip841_dect_phone:1.0.4.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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