CVE-2026-18844
- Published11 Aug 2026
Description
The firmware of the Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulator accepts several undisclosed commands over its Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) interface. These commands are sent without authentication or encryption, and are never issued by the companion mobile application, yet are fully processed by the device when it is powered on.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HRemediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-18844 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-18844 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.20%.
How severe is CVE-2026-18844?
CVE-2026-18844 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-18844?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.