CVE-2018-16158

Eaton Power Xpert Meter 4000, 6000, and 8000 devices before 13.4.0.10 have a single SSH private key across different customers' installations and do not…

published August 30, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
35%
Percentile
98.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ One shared SSH private key across multiple Eaton Power Xpert Meter installations makes unauthorized access way too easy for attackers! 😱 Think of it as a master key left in a cookie jar – anyone who knows about it can unlock every jar without permission! 🍪 With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially take control of any affected device and gain full access to critical systems, leading to unauthorized data manipulation or even a complete system compromise. That's like giving someone the keys to your digital kingdom without even checking their ID!

Put simply

Think of it as a master key left in a cookie jar – anyone who knows about it can unlock every jar without permission! 🍪 This vulnerability allows attackers to log in as the root user (uid 0) on Eaton Power Xpert Meter devices by exploiting improper access restrictions on a shared SSH private key. If this key is known, attackers can gain remote access without the usual barriers.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially take control of any affected device and gain full access to critical systems, leading to unauthorized data manipulation or even a complete system compromise. That's like giving someone the keys to your digital kingdom without even checking their ID! Upgrade your Eaton Power Xpert Meter devices to version 13.4.0.10 or later to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, consider implementing stricter access controls and key management practices to prevent unauthorized SSH logins. You've got this! With a simple update, you'll strengthen your security and keep those digital cookie jars safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.34929 · 98.4th percentile
Published
2018-08-30T05:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 AUG 05:00Z
    Eaton Power Xpert Meter 4000, 6000, and 8000 devices before 13.4.0.10 have a single SSH private key across different customers' installations and do not…
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