CVE-2025-22495: Eaton Network M2 · OS Command Injection
Affects Eaton Network M2Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High · fixed in 3.0.4 : patch Eaton Network M2 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 37% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 3.0.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 24 Feb 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton Network M2 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate upgrade: Organizations should upgrade the Network M2 firmware to version 3.0.4 or later where the vulnerability is patched. 2. Device replacement: Given the end-of-life status of Network M2, organizations should plan and execute migration to the Network M3 platform to ensure continued security support. 3. Access control hardening: Restrict access to the NTP server configuration interface to only trusted administrators and enforce strong authentication mechanisms. 4. Network segmentation: Isolate network management interfaces from general network traffic to reduce the risk of unauthorized access. 5. Monitoring and logging: Implement enhanced monitoring of configuration changes and command execution logs on Network M2 devices to detect suspicious activities. 6. Credential management: Regularly rotate and audit credentials with high privileges to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 7. Incident response readiness: Prepare incident response plans specific to network device compromise scenarios and conduct drills to ensure rapid containment. 8. Vulnerability scanning: Regularly scan for legacy devices and vulnerable firmware versions to identify and remediate exposures proactively.
Description
An improper input validation vulnerability was discovered in the NTP server configuration field of the Network-M2 card. This could result in an authenticated high privileged user having the ability to execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability has been resolved in the version 3.0.4. Note - Network-M2 has been declared end-of-life in early 2024 and Network-M3 has been released as a fit-and-functional replacement.
References
- eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/etn-va-2025-1004.pdf (opens in a new tab)
- eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/products/backup-power-ups-surge-it-power-distribution/power-management-software-connectivity/eaton-gigabit-network-card/Network-M2%20EOL.pdf (opens in a new tab)