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CVE-2021-23278

Arbitrary File delete

CRITICAL
9.6
CVSS Score
Published: April 13, 2021 at 06:02 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 03:38 AM UTC
3 products affected across 1 vendorIntelligent Power ProtectorIntelligent Power ManagerIntelligent Power Manager Virtual Appliance

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Severity
CRITICAL9.6
Exploit prediction
EPSS 1%

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Intelligent Power Manager· Eaton
95%
v < 1.69
Affected range stops below 1.69, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Intelligent Power Manager Virtual Appliance· Eaton
95%
v < 1.69
Affected range stops below 1.69, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Intelligent Power Protector· Eaton
95%
v < 1.68
Affected range stops below 1.68, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

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Patch and advisory references

References (1)

x_refsource_MISCVendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/eaton-intelligent-power-manager-ipm-vulnerability-advisory.pdf

CVSS

9.6CRITICAL[email protected]
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-20NVD-CWE-noinfo

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