How severe is CVE-2018-5454?

CVE-2018-5454 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-5454 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-2018-5454?

CVE-2018-5454 primarily affects Philips Intellispace Portal. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5454?

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

When was CVE-2018-5454 published?

CVE-2018-5454 was published on 2018-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-5454

CVE-2018-5454 is a high-severity vulnerability in Philips Intellispace Portal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-489.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-489
Affected product: Philips Intellispace Portal
Published: 2018-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Philips IntelliSpace Portal all versions of 8.0.x, and 7.0.x have a vulnerability where code debugging methods are enabled, which could allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code during runtime.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-5454?: Philips IntelliSpace Portal all versions of 8.0.x, and 7.0.x have a vulnerability where code debugging methods are enabled, which could allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code during runtime.
How severe is CVE-2018-5454?: CVE-2018-5454 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-5454 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-2018-5454?: CVE-2018-5454 primarily affects Philips Intellispace Portal. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5454?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-5454 published?: CVE-2018-5454 was published on 2018-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:philips:intellispace_portal:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:philips:intellispace_portal:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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