Vulnerability · Published Apr 13, 2021 · Assigned by Eaton

CVE-2021-23278Arbitrary File delete

High 8.7

In plain English

A high-severity improper input validation in Intelligent Power manager (IPM) from Eaton. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.1% (higher than 64% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.7High

Exploit odds (30 days)1.1%top 35.5% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) prior to 1.69 is vulnerable to authenticated arbitrary file delete vulnerability induced due to improper input validation at server/maps_srv.js with action removeBackground and server/node_upgrade_srv.js with action removeFirmware. An attacker can send specially crafted packets to delete the files on the system where IPM software is installed.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eaton	Intelligent Power manager (IPM)	unspecified – before 1.69

Weakness: CWE-20 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H

References

https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/eaton-intelligent-power-manager-ipm-vulnerability-advisory.pdf x_refsource_MISC