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CVE-2021-23277: Improper Neutralization of Directives in Dynamically Evaluated Code

First published: Tue Apr 13 2021(Updated: )

Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) prior to 1.69 is vulnerable to unauthenticated eval injection vulnerability. The software does not neutralize code syntax from users before using in the dynamic evaluation call in loadUserFile function under scripts/libs/utils.js. Successful exploitation can allow attackers to control the input to the function and execute attacker controlled commands.

Credit: CybersecurityCOE@eaton.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Eaton Intelligent Power Manager<1.69
Eaton Intelligent Power Manager Virtual Appliance<1.69
Eaton Intelligent Power Protector<1.68

Remedy

upgrade the software to latest version 1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-23277?

    The severity of CVE-2021-23277 is critical (severity value of 10).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-23277?

    Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) prior to version 1.69, Eaton Intelligent Power Manager Virtual Appliance prior to version 1.69, and Eaton Intelligent Power Protector prior to version 1.68 are affected by CVE-2021-23277.

  • What is the vulnerability in Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM)?

    The vulnerability in Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) is an unauthenticated eval injection vulnerability.

  • How can the unauthenticated eval injection vulnerability be exploited?

    The unauthenticated eval injection vulnerability in Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) can be exploited by injecting malicious code syntax in the dynamic evaluation call in the loadUserFile function under scripts/libs/utils.js.

  • Is there a security advisory available for CVE-2021-23277?

    Yes, there is a security advisory available for CVE-2021-23277. You can find it at the following reference link: [Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) Vulnerability Advisory](https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/eaton-intelligent-power-manager-ipm-vulnerability-advisory.pdf).

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