Is CVE-2018-5451 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-5451 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-5451 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-5451 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-5451?

CVE-2018-5451 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2018-5451

CWE-287Published: March 28, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Philips Alice 6 System version R8.0.2 or prior, when an actor claims to have a given identity, the software does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This weakness can lead to the exposure of resources or functionality to unintended actors, possibly providing attackers with sensitive information or the ability to execute arbitrary code.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-5451 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.