CVE-2025-8284 Packet Power EMX and EG Missing Authentication for Critical Function

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Unauthorized users can access and manipulate critical monitoring and control functions due to missing authentication in Packet Power EMX and EG interfaces.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-8284?

CVE-2025-8284 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Packet Power EG, published on 8 Aug 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

By default, the Packet Power Monitoring and Control Web Interface do not enforce authentication mechanisms. This vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to access and manipulate monitoring and control functions.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-8284?

How do I fix CVE-2025-8284?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-8284 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2025-8284 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-8284 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3jvj-f4f8-9hp2.

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