How severe is CVE-2018-7498?

CVE-2018-7498 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-2018-7498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7498?

CVE-2018-7498 affects Philips Alice 6 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7498?

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-2018-7498 published?

CVE-2018-7498 was published on 2018-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7498

CVE-2018-7498 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
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, the lack of proper data encryption passes up the guarantees of confidentiality, integrity, and accountability that properly implemented encryption conveys.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7498?: In Philips Alice 6 System version R8.0.2 or prior, the lack of proper data encryption passes up the guarantees of confidentiality, integrity, and accountability that properly implemented encryption conveys.
How severe is CVE-2018-7498?: CVE-2018-7498 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-2018-7498 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7498?: CVE-2018-7498 affects Philips Alice 6 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7498?: 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-2018-7498 published?: CVE-2018-7498 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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