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CVE-2008-6816

10.0 · HIGH

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 pane_actionbutton.php, and then executi…

Published May 28, 2009eatonCWE-287EPSS 4.46%

Overview

CVE-2008-6816 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting eaton network_shutdown_module. It was published on May 28, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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 pane_actionbutton.php, and then executing this action via exec_action.php.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from eaton. Update network_shutdown_module to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
eatonnetwork_shutdown_module0Affected

References

Refdownload.mgeops.com/install/win32/nsm/release_note_nsm_320.txtRefosvdb.org/50051Refsecunia.com/advisories/32456Refwww.nruns.com/security_advisory_eaton_mge_ops_network_shutdown_module_authentication_bypass.phpRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497824/100/100/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31933Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46131Refdownload.mgeops.com/install/win32/nsm/release_note_nsm_320.txtRefosvdb.org/50051Refsecunia.com/advisories/32456

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6816?

CVE-2008-6816 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting eaton network_shutdown_module. It was published on May 28, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-6816?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-6816?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from eaton. Update network_shutdown_module to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-6816?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-6816 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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