CVE-2008-6816

Eaton MGEOPS Network Shutdown Module before 3.10 Build 13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by adding a custom action to the MGE frontend via…

published May 28, 2009

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
91.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A custom action on a remote control could lead to chaos! The Eaton MGEOPS Network Shutdown Module is vulnerable, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code through a sneaky PHP exploit. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can write their own special on the menu. If the kitchen blindly accepts these suggestions, it could serve up something nobody ordered — and it might be toxic! An attacker gaining access could manipulate system behavior or even take control of critical network components, leading to unauthorized actions that could disrupt services. The fallout could be anything from loss of data integrity to unexpected system shutdowns. That's a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can write their own special on the menu. If the kitchen blindly accepts these suggestions, it could serve up something nobody ordered — and it might be toxic! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to add malicious custom actions via the pane_actionbutton.php file, which they can then execute through exec_action.php. This opens the door for arbitrary code execution without proper authentication checks.

What to do

An attacker gaining access could manipulate system behavior or even take control of critical network components, leading to unauthorized actions that could disrupt services. The fallout could be anything from loss of data integrity to unexpected system shutdowns. That's a recipe for disaster! To protect against this vulnerability, upgrade your Eaton MGEOPS Network Shutdown Module to build 13 or later. Additionally, review user permissions and ensure proper input sanitization is in place to guard against unauthorized actions. You've got this! Stay proactive and keep your systems fortified! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04456 · 91.3th percentile
Published
2009-05-28T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 MAY 14:00Z
    Eaton MGEOPS Network Shutdown Module before 3.10 Build 13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by adding a custom action to the MGE frontend via…
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