How severe is CVE-2019-18263?

CVE-2019-18263 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-18263 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-18263?

CVE-2019-18263 primarily affects Philips Veradius Unity Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18263?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-18263 published?

CVE-2019-18263 was published on 2019-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-18263

CVE-2019-18263 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Philips Veradius Unity Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 3.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Philips Veradius Unity Firmware
Published: 2019-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was found in Philips Veradius Unity, Pulsera, and Endura Dual WAN Router, Veradius Unity (718132) with wireless option (shipped between 2016-August 2018), Veradius Unity (718132) with ViewForum option (shipped between 2016-August 2018), Pulsera (718095) and Endura (718075) with wireless option (shipped between 26-June-2017 through 07-August 2018), Pulsera (718095) and Endura (718075) with ViewForum option (shipped between 26-June-2017 through 07-August 2018). The router software uses an encryption scheme that is not strong enough for the level of protection required.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18263?: An issue was found in Philips Veradius Unity, Pulsera, and Endura Dual WAN Router, Veradius Unity (718132) with wireless option (shipped between 2016-August 2018), Veradius Unity (718132) with ViewForum option (shipped between 2016-August 2018), Pulsera (718095) and Endura (718075) with wireless option (shipped between 26-June-2017 through 07-August 2018), Pulsera (718095) and Endura (718075) with ViewForum option (shipped between 26-June-2017 through 07-August 2018). The router software uses an encryption scheme that is not strong enough for the level of protection required.
How severe is CVE-2019-18263?: CVE-2019-18263 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-18263 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-18263?: CVE-2019-18263 primarily affects Philips Veradius Unity Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18263?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-18263 published?: CVE-2019-18263 was published on 2019-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-19-353-01

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:philips:veradius_unity_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:philips:pulsera_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:philips:endura_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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