HTTP: General Electric MDS PulseNET Hidden Support Account Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against GE MDS. A successful exploit can lead to remote code execution.
Extended Description
GE Digital Energy MDS PulseNET and MDS PulseNET Enterprise before 3.1.5 have hardcoded credentials for a support account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access, and consequently execute arbitrary code, by leveraging knowledge of the password.
Affected Products
Ge mds_pulsenet
Short Name
HTTP:MISC:GE-MDS-PULSENET
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Account CVE-2015-6456 Code Electric Execution General Hidden MDS PulseNET Remote Support
Release Date
10/13/2015
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3799
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Ge
CVSS Score
9.0