How severe is CVE-2018-8857?

CVE-2018-8857 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-8857 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-8857?

CVE-2018-8857 primarily affects Philips Brilliance Firmware 64. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8857?

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-2018-8857 published?

CVE-2018-8857 was published on 2018-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8857

CVE-2018-8857 is a high-severity vulnerability in Philips Brilliance Firmware 64 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Philips Brilliance Firmware 64
Published: 2018-05-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Philips Brilliance CT software (Brilliance 64 version 2.6.2 and prior, Brilliance iCT versions 4.1.6 and prior, Brillance iCT SP versions 3.2.4 and prior, and Brilliance CT Big Bore 2.3.5 and prior) contains fixed credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. An attacker could compromise these credentials and gain access to the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8857?: Philips Brilliance CT software (Brilliance 64 version 2.6.2 and prior, Brilliance iCT versions 4.1.6 and prior, Brillance iCT SP versions 3.2.4 and prior, and Brilliance CT Big Bore 2.3.5 and prior) contains fixed credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. An attacker could compromise these credentials and gain access to the system.
How severe is CVE-2018-8857?: CVE-2018-8857 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-8857 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8857?: CVE-2018-8857 primarily affects Philips Brilliance Firmware 64. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8857?: 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-2018-8857 published?: CVE-2018-8857 was published on 2018-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:philips:brilliance_firmware_64:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:philips:brilliance_ict_sp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:philips:brilliance_ict_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:philips:_brilliance_ct_big_bore_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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