How severe is CVE-2018-8844?

CVE-2018-8844 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-8844 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-8844?

CVE-2018-8844 affects Philips E-alert Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8844?

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-2018-8844 published?

CVE-2018-8844 was published on 2018-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8844

CVE-2018-8844 is a high-severity vulnerability in Philips E-alert Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
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 web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a well-formed, valid, consistent request was intentionally provided by the user who submitted the request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8844?: Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior. The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a well-formed, valid, consistent request was intentionally provided by the user who submitted the request.
How severe is CVE-2018-8844?: CVE-2018-8844 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-8844 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8844?: CVE-2018-8844 affects Philips E-alert Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8844?: 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-2018-8844 published?: CVE-2018-8844 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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