What is CVE-2021-23278?

CVE-2021-23278 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eaton Intelligent Power Manager, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.7/10. Published 2021-04-13.

How severe is CVE-2021-23278?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.7 out of 10.

Improper input validation in Eaton Intelligent Power Manager

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.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.010 (59.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.7 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Eaton Intelligent_power_manager
Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (Ipm) — versions unspecified
Eaton Intelligent_power_manager_virtual_appliance
Eaton Intelligent_power_protector

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

References

CybersecurityCOE@eaton.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23278?: CVE-2021-23278 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eaton Intelligent Power Manager, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.7/10. Published 2021-04-13.
How severe is CVE-2021-23278?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.7 out of 10.