CVE-2026-18844 Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulator Hidden Functionality
Attackers can send unauthenticated commands via Bluetooth to the Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulator, bypassing intended controls and potentially altering device behavior.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-18844?
CVE-2026-18844 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulator, published on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-912
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-18844?
How do I fix CVE-2026-18844?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-18844 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-18844 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-18844 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qhgm-pqrh-9j38.