CVE-2018-5474CWE-20

Philips Intellispace Portal all versions 7.0.x and 8.0.x have an input validation vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or…

published March 26, 2018

CVSS
β€”
EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An overlooked input validation flaw is lurking! The Philips Intellispace Portal versions 7.0.x and 8.0.x could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. 😱 Think of this like a restaurant that allows anyone to place an unverified order β€” a rogue chef could whip up whatever dish they want without anyone checking the ingredients first! This vulnerability could lead to an attacker running malicious code on the server, potentially crashing the application or manipulating sensitive data. The implications could be severe, impacting patient data security and service availability. 😟

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant that allows anyone to place an unverified order β€” a rogue chef could whip up whatever dish they want without anyone checking the ingredients first! The issue stems from inadequate input validation, which fails to properly check the legitimacy of user inputs, allowing attackers to exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary code remotely.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to an attacker running malicious code on the server, potentially crashing the application or manipulating sensitive data. The implications could be severe, impacting patient data security and service availability. 😟 To mitigate this risk, ensure that all instances of Philips Intellispace Portal are updated to the latest version. Conduct a thorough audit of user input handling and implement stricter validation measures. Regularly review your security protocols to safeguard against similar vulnerabilities. πŸ›‘οΈ You've got this! With these steps, you can strengthen your defenses and keep your systems secure! πŸ’ͺ✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06052 Β· 93.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 Β· Improper Input Validation
Published
2018-03-26T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 MAR 14:00Z
    Philips Intellispace Portal all versions 7.0.x and 8.0.x have an input validation vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or…
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