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CVE-2018-8846: Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior.

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.

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CVE-2018-8846 is a web input-handling flaw in Philips e-Alert Unit, a non-medical device, version R2.1 and earlier. User-controlled content may be placed into web pages without proper neutralization, creating a cross-site scripting risk. The provided sources do not include a CVSS score or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is limited to organizations using Philips e-Alert Unit R2.1 or earlier. Risk increases if the device web interface is reachable by untrusted users, shared operators, or broader networks. The bundle identifies the product as non-medical, but does not describe deployment prevalence. Treat as a targeted operational hygiene issue, not an emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize asset discovery and vendor-guided remediation if the product is deployed, especially where the web interface is reachable beyond trusted administrators. Mitigation focus: Inventory Philips e-Alert Unit deployments and record software versions.; Check Philips product security and ICSA-18-242-01 for official remediation guidance.; Prioritize devices running R2.1 or earlier for vendor-directed action..

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Philipse-Alert Unit (non-medical device)R2.1 and priorListed
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