CVE-2018-8846: XSS
First published: Wed Sep 26 2018(Updated: )
Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior. The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is then served to other users.
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 the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-8846.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8846?
The severity of CVE-2018-8846 is medium (6.1).
What is affected by CVE-2018-8846?
Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device) Version R2.1 and prior.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-8846?
The impact of CVE-2018-8846 is that user-controllable input can be mistakenly placed in the output web page served to other users.
How can I fix CVE-2018-8846?
To fix CVE-2018-8846, you should update to a version later than R2.1 of Philips e-Alert Unit software.
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