CVE-2021-23280

Arbitrary File upload

CRITICAL
9.9
CVSS Score
Published: April 13, 2021 at 06:04 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
CRITICAL9.9
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.9%

Description

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.

Affected

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

v < 1.69
Affected range stops below 1.69, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
v < 1.69
Affected range stops below 1.69, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
v < 1.68
Affected range stops below 1.68, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

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CVSS

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-434

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