How severe is CVE-2018-5474?

CVE-2018-5474 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-2018-5474 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-5474?

CVE-2018-5474 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-2018-5474?

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-2018-5474 published?

CVE-2018-5474 was published on 2018-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-5474

CVE-2018-5474 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Philips Intellispace Portal 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Philips Intellispace Portal
Published: 2018-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Philips Intellispace Portal all versions 7.0.x and 8.0.x have an input validation vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause the application to crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-5474?: Philips Intellispace Portal all versions 7.0.x and 8.0.x have an input validation vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause the application to crash.
How severe is CVE-2018-5474?: CVE-2018-5474 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-2018-5474 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-5474?: CVE-2018-5474 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-2018-5474?: 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-2018-5474 published?: CVE-2018-5474 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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