Vulnerability Intelligence Report
Arbitrary File delete
CVE-2021-23278
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.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
8.7
HIGH
Exploitability:2.3
Impact Score:5.8
EPSS Probability:1.01%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-20 ↗CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton | Intelligent Power manager (IPM) | unspecified < 1.69 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
1.015%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Eaton · Vendor · Ireland |
| Reserved | 2021-01-08T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2021-04-13T18:02:51 |
| Patch Date | 2021-04-01 |
| Last Updated | 2024-09-16T20:11:36 |
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