CVE-2017-6087: EyesOfNetwork ("EON") 5.0 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via shell me

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-6087?

eonweb: upgrade to newer than 5.0-0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-6087 being exploited?

CVE-2017-6087 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-6087 affect?

CVE-2017-6087 affects eonweb. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). EyesOfNetwork ("EON") 5.0 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the selected_events[] parameter in the (1) acknowledge, (2) delete, or (3) ownDisown function in module/monitoring

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-6087?

Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-6087 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting eonweb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

EyesOfNetwork ("EON") 5.0 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the selected_events[] parameter in the (1) acknowledge, (2) delete, or (3) ownDisown function in module/monitoring_ged/ged_functions.php or the (4) module parameter to module/index.php.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	7.2% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2017-03-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: eonweb project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-03-24 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

eonweb project eonweb UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.0-0

Fixed in: newer than 5.0-0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy eonweb || rpm -q eonweb || eonweb --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.0-0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade eonweb

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade eonweb

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: EyesOfNetwork (EON) 5.0 - Remote Code Execution

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-6087?

eonweb: upgrade to newer than 5.0-0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-6087 being exploited?

CVE-2017-6087 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-6087 affect?

CVE-2017-6087 affects eonweb. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). EyesOfNetwork ("EON") 5.0 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the selected_events[] parameter in the (1) acknowledge, (2) delete, or (3) ownDisown function in module/monitoring

How urgent is CVE-2017-6087?

Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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