Eaton Network Shutdown Module up to 3.1 pane_actionbutton.php improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Eaton Network Shutdown Module up to 3.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file pane_actionbutton.php. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2008-6816. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Eaton Network Shutdown Module up to 3.1. It has been classified as very critical. This affects some unknown processing of the file pane_actionbutton.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The bug was discovered 10/27/2008. The weakness was disclosed 10/28/2008 with n.runs AG (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-6816 since 05/28/2009. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/20/2019).

By approaching the search of inurl:pane_actionbutton.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 34507 (Eaton Network Shutdown Module < 3.20 Authentication Bypass / Command Execution), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

Upgrading to version 3.02 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (46131), Tenable (34507), SecurityFocus (BID 31933†), OSVDB (50051†) and Secunia (SA32456†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 34507
Nessus Name: Eaton Network Shutdown Module < 3.20 Authentication Bypass / Command Execution
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Network Shutdown Module 3.02

Timelineinfo

10/21/2008 🔍
10/27/2008 +6 days 🔍
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10/28/2008 +1 days 🔍
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11/02/2008 +4 days 🔍
05/28/2009 +207 days 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2119 days 🔍
08/20/2019 +1617 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Organization: n.runs AG
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2008-6816 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-6816
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-48327
X-Force: 46131
SecurityFocus: 31933 - Eaton Network Shutdown Module Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 32456
OSVDB: 50051 - Eaton MGE Network Shutdown Module pane_actionbutton.php MGE Frontend Action Addition
Vulnerability Center: 19922 - Eaton MGE Network Shutdown Module 3.10 Remote Code Execution, Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 08/20/2019 10:49
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (69), 08/20/2019 10:49 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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