What is CVE-2021-23280?

CVE-2021-23280 is a vulnerability in Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) prior to 1.69 that allows an attacker to upload a malicious NodeJS file.

How severe is CVE-2021-23280?

CVE-2021-23280 has a severity rating of 9.9 out of 10, which is considered critical.

How does CVE-2021-23280 affect Eaton Intelligent Power Manager?

CVE-2021-23280 affects Eaton Intelligent Power Manager versions prior to 1.69, allowing an attacker to perform an authenticated arbitrary file upload.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-23280?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-23280 by uploading a malicious NodeJS file using the 'uploadBackground' action in IPM's 'maps_srv.js' file.

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-23280?

Yes, updating Eaton Intelligent Power Manager to version 1.69 or higher will fix the CVE-2021-23280 vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-23280

critical

9.9

CWE

434

13/4/2021

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-23280: Arbitrary File upload

First published: Tue Apr 13 2021(Updated: )

Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) prior to 1.69 is vulnerable to authenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability. IPM’s maps_srv.js allows an attacker to upload a malicious NodeJS file using uploadBackgroud action. An attacker can upload a malicious code or execute any command using a specially crafted packet to exploit the vulnerability.

Credit: CybersecurityCOE@eaton.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How 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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Reference Links

https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/eaton-intelligent-power-manager-ipm-vulnerability-advisory.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-23280?
CVE-2021-23280 is a vulnerability in Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) prior to 1.69 that allows an attacker to upload a malicious NodeJS file.
How severe is CVE-2021-23280?
CVE-2021-23280 has a severity rating of 9.9 out of 10, which is considered critical.
How does CVE-2021-23280 affect Eaton Intelligent Power Manager?
CVE-2021-23280 affects Eaton Intelligent Power Manager versions prior to 1.69, allowing an attacker to perform an authenticated arbitrary file upload.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-23280?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-23280 by uploading a malicious NodeJS file using the 'uploadBackground' action in IPM's 'maps_srv.js' file.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-23280?
Yes, updating Eaton Intelligent Power Manager to version 1.69 or higher will fix the CVE-2021-23280 vulnerability.

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