What is CVE-2018-8844?

CVE-2018-8844 is a vulnerability that affects the Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device) Version R2.1 and prior.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8844?

CVE-2018-8844 has a severity value of 8.8, which is considered high.

How does CVE-2018-8844 impact the Philips e-Alert Unit?

CVE-2018-8844 allows the web application of the Philips e-Alert Unit to not sufficiently verify user-submitted requests, which can lead to potential security issues.

How can I fix CVE-2018-8844?

To fix CVE-2018-8844, users should update the Philips e-Alert Unit to a version higher than R2.1.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-8844?

More information about CVE-2018-8844 can be found at the following references: [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105194](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105194), [https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01](https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01), [https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-security](https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-security).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-8844

high

8.8

CWE

352

26/9/2018

16/9/2024

CVE-2018-8844: CSRF

First published: Wed Sep 26 2018(Updated: )

Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior. The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a well-formed, valid, consistent request was intentionally provided by the user who submitted the request.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Philips E-alert Firmware	<=r2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8844?
CVE-2018-8844 is a vulnerability that affects the Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device) Version R2.1 and prior.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8844?
CVE-2018-8844 has a severity value of 8.8, which is considered high.
How does CVE-2018-8844 impact the Philips e-Alert Unit?
CVE-2018-8844 allows the web application of the Philips e-Alert Unit to not sufficiently verify user-submitted requests, which can lead to potential security issues.
How can I fix CVE-2018-8844?
To fix CVE-2018-8844, users should update the Philips e-Alert Unit to a version higher than R2.1.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-8844?
More information about CVE-2018-8844 can be found at the following references: [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105194](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105194), [https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01](https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01), [https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-security](https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-security).

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