How severe is CVE-2018-14803?

CVE-2018-14803 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-14803 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14803?

CVE-2018-14803 affects Philips E-alert Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14803?

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

When was CVE-2018-14803 published?

CVE-2018-14803 was published on 2018-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14803

CVE-2018-14803 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Philips E-alert Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Philips E-alert Firmware
Published: 2018-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior. The Philips e-Alert contains a banner disclosure vulnerability that could allow attackers to obtain extraneous product information, such as OS and software components, via the HTTP response header that is normally not available to the attacker, but might be useful information in an attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14803?: Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior. The Philips e-Alert contains a banner disclosure vulnerability that could allow attackers to obtain extraneous product information, such as OS and software components, via the HTTP response header that is normally not available to the attacker, but might be useful information in an attack.
How severe is CVE-2018-14803?: CVE-2018-14803 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-14803 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14803?: CVE-2018-14803 affects Philips E-alert Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14803?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-14803 published?: CVE-2018-14803 was published on 2018-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:philips:e-alert_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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