Information on PHP Vulnerabilities CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619

Ascom assessed the company-wide impact of the recently disclosed PHP vulnerabilities CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619 on its products, solutions, and systems.

November 2, 2026

Product and technical teams have reviewed affected PHP versions and embedded components and have implemented remediation where necessary. The results of the review, the latest information, and product -specific details — including affected versions, the availability of corrective measures, and any necessary actions on the part of customers — are announced in this information news.

AFFECTED PRODUCTS IN TELECARE 

  • vMARi embedded in the vNISM 

All other products within patient systems like Telligence or the vNISM are NOT impacted by this issue.

RESOLUTION 
The results of the assessment showed that the risk is low. Based on that, Ascom has decided not to deliver a hotfix. Ascom will incorporate the resolution in the Q4 release of teleCARE IP planned to be released on December 18th. 
In the meantime, customers are strongly encouraged to review network exposure and ensure that access to product web services is limited to trusted networks and authorized users.

AFFECTED PRODUCTS IN UNITE 
Unite products are designed for deployment within protected customer networks and are not intended to be directly exposed to the Internet. As a best security practice, access to product web interfaces shall be restricted by using firewalls and network access controls so that only authorized users and systems can connect to them which will reduce the exposure. Make sure the installation is made according to the installation guides provided and in a restricted network.

Affected products:

  • Elise3 products: Unite CM, IMS3 
  • Software distributions: Unite CS 


RESOLUTION
Software updates were made available on October 30, 2026.

  • Unite CM 6.0.2
  • IMS3 5.1.4
  • Unite CS, instructions on how to upgrade the PHP component on Red Hat server


Customers requiring assistance in determining whether a specific system or product release is affected should contact their local Ascom representative or Ascom Global Support at support@ascom.com.
Security-related questions or vulnerability reports can also be submitted through Ascom's established Product Security process.

 

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