How severe is CVE-2018-5451?

CVE-2018-5451 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-5451 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-5451?

CVE-2018-5451 affects Philips Alice 6 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5451?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-5451 published?

CVE-2018-5451 was published on 2018-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-5451

CVE-2018-5451 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Philips Alice 6 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Philips Alice 6 Firmware
Published: 2018-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Philips Alice 6 System version R8.0.2 or prior, when an actor claims to have a given identity, the software does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This weakness can lead to the exposure of resources or functionality to unintended actors, possibly providing attackers with sensitive information or the ability to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-5451?: In Philips Alice 6 System version R8.0.2 or prior, when an actor claims to have a given identity, the software does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This weakness can lead to the exposure of resources or functionality to unintended actors, possibly providing attackers with sensitive information or the ability to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2018-5451?: CVE-2018-5451 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-5451 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-5451?: CVE-2018-5451 affects Philips Alice 6 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5451?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-5451 published?: CVE-2018-5451 was published on 2018-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:philips:alice_6_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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