How severe is CVE-2018-14801?

CVE-2018-14801 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-14801 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14801?

CVE-2018-14801 primarily affects Philips Pagewriter Tc70 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14801?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-14801 published?

CVE-2018-14801 was published on 2018-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14801

CVE-2018-14801 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Philips Pagewriter Tc70 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Philips Pagewriter Tc70 Firmware
Published: 2018-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Philips PageWriter TC10, TC20, TC30, TC50, TC70 Cardiographs, all versions prior to May 2018, an attacker with both the superuser password and physical access can enter the superuser password that can be used to access and modify all settings on the device, as well as allow the user to reset existing passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14801?: In Philips PageWriter TC10, TC20, TC30, TC50, TC70 Cardiographs, all versions prior to May 2018, an attacker with both the superuser password and physical access can enter the superuser password that can be used to access and modify all settings on the device, as well as allow the user to reset existing passwords.
How severe is CVE-2018-14801?: CVE-2018-14801 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-14801 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14801?: CVE-2018-14801 primarily affects Philips Pagewriter Tc70 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14801?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-14801 published?: CVE-2018-14801 was published on 2018-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:philips:pagewriter_tc70_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:philips:pagewriter_tc50_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:philips:pagewriter_tc30_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:philips:pagewriter_tc20_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:philips:pagewriter_tc10_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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