CVE-2018-8862
CVE-2018-8862 is a low-severity vulnerability in Atisystem Hpss16 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
- CVSS v2: 2.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Atisystem Hpss16 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In ATI Systems Emergency Mass Notification Systems (HPSS16, HPSS32, MHPSS, and ALERT4000) devices, an improper authentication vulnerability caused by specially crafted malicious radio transmissions may allow an attacker to remotely trigger false alarms.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-8862?
- In ATI Systems Emergency Mass Notification Systems (HPSS16, HPSS32, MHPSS, and ALERT4000) devices, an improper authentication vulnerability caused by specially crafted malicious radio transmissions may allow an attacker to remotely trigger false alarms.
- How severe is CVE-2018-8862?
- CVE-2018-8862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-8862 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-8862?
- CVE-2018-8862 primarily affects Atisystem Hpss16 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-8862?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-8862 published?
- CVE-2018-8862 was published on 2018-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:atisystem:hpss16_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:atisystem:hpss32_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:atisystem:mhpss_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:atisystem:alert4000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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