CVE-2018-14789

Name: CVE-2018-14789
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-22T18:29:00.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14789 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In Philips' IntelliSpace Cardiovascular (ISCV) products (ISCV Version 3.1 or prior and Xcelera Version 4.1 or prior), an unquoted search path or element vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code and escalate their level of privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Philips' IntelliSpace Cardiovascular (ISCV) products (ISCV Version 3.1 or prior and Xcelera Version 4.1 or prior), an unquoted search path or element vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code and escalate their level of privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Philips	Intellispace Cardiovascular	<= 3.1
Philips	Xcelera	<= 4.1

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-226-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-securityVendor Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-226-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-securityVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14789?

How severe is CVE-2018-14789?

CVE-2018-14789 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14789?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST