CVE-2021-23279: eaton intelligent_power_manager Improper Input Validation
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-23279 is a critical (CVSS 10.0) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in eaton intelligent_power_manager. EPSS estimates a 27.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% 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 unauthenticated arbitrary file delete vulnerability induced due to improper input validation in meta_driver_srv.js class with saveDriverData action using invalidated driverID. 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.orgCNA8.0HighCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
27.09%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
98%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 27.09% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
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