CVE-2021-23278: Arbitrary File delete
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-23278 is a critical (CVSS 9.6) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in eaton intelligent_power_manager. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 62.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 13-04-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
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.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- CVE.orgCNA8.7HighCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
1.01%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
63%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 1.01% on 22-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Eaton4 products
- intelligent_power_manager< 1.69
- intelligent power manager (ipm)≥ unspecified, < 1.69
- intelligent_power_manager_virtual_appliance< 1.69
- intelligent_power_protector< 1.68
1 vendor · 4 products