CVE-2018-8852

Name: CVE-2018-8852
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-26T19:29:02.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8852 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior. When authenticating a user or otherwise establishing a new user session, the software gives an attacker the opportunity to steal authenticated sessions without invalidating any existing session identifier.. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior. When authenticating a user or otherwise establishing a new user session, the software gives an attacker the opportunity to steal authenticated sessions without invalidating any existing session identifier.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.90%

77.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Philips	E-Alert Firmware	<= r2.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105194Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-securityVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105194Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-securityVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8852?

How severe is CVE-2018-8852?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8852 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8852?

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