Vulnerability · Published Apr 13, 2021 · Assigned by Eaton

CVE-2021-23279Arbitrary File delete

High 8.0

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 27.9% (higher than 98% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.0High

Exploit odds (30 days)27.9%top 1.9% 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 unauthenticated arbitrary file delete vulnerability induced due to improper input validation in meta_driver_srv.js class with saveDriverData action using invalidated driverID. 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:H/PR:N/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