CVE-2021-23278: Arbitrary File delete

Published Apr 13, 2021
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Updated

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/mapssrv.js with action removeBackground and server/nodeupgradesrv.js with action removeFirmware. An attacker can send specially crafted packets to delete the files on the system where IPM software is installed.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Eaton Intelligent Power Manager<1.69
Eaton Intelligent Power Manager Virtual Appliance<1.69
Eaton Intelligent Power Protector<1.68

Remediation

Information

upgrade the software to latest version 1.69

Event History

Apr 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:02 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-23278.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23278?

CVE-2021-23278 has a severity rating of 9.6 (critical).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-23278?

Eaton Intelligent Power Manager 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.

4

What is the CWE classification of CVE-2021-23278?

CVE-2021-23278 is classified under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation).

5

How can the CVE-2021-23278 vulnerability be exploited?

An attacker can exploit the vulnerability by sending specially crafted requests to specific server scripts in Eaton Intelligent Power Manager, leading to arbitrary file deletion.

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