CISA Warns of Hidden Commands in Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulator
CISA advisory ICSMA-26-223-02 reveals CVE-2026-18844 in Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulator (all versions). The firmware accepts undisclosed Bluetooth Low Energy commands without authentication or encryption, allowing attackers to disable electrical safety mechanisms or modify stimulation settings. CVSS score 8.1 high. Vendor has not responded to mitigation requests.
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