CVE-2026-22617: High severity Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP) vulnerability

Published Apr 16, 2026
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Updated

Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP) uses an insecure cookie configuration, which could allow a network‑based attacker to intercept the cookie and exploit it through a man‑in‑the‑middle attack. This security issue has been fixed in the latest version of Eaton IPP software which is available on the Eaton download centre.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP)
Eaton Intelligent Power Protector<2.00

Event History

Apr 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-22617?

CVE-2026-22617 has a high severity level due to its potential for exploitation through a man-in-the-middle attack.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-22617?

To mitigate CVE-2026-22617, update to the latest version of Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP) software.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-22617?

CVE-2026-22617 is a vulnerability related to insecure cookie configuration.

4

Can CVE-2026-22617 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-22617 can be exploited remotely by an attacker using a network-based man-in-the-middle approach.

5

What software versions are affected by CVE-2026-22617?

CVE-2026-22617 affects all versions of Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP) prior to version 2.00.

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