#VU52451 Eval Injection in Eaton products - CVE-2021-23277

Vulnerability identifier: #VU52451

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-23277

CWE-ID: CWE-95

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intelligent Power Manager
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration
Intelligent Power Manager Virtual Appliance
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration
Intelligent Power Protector
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Eaton

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not neutralize code syntax from users before using in the dynamic evaluation call in the "loadUserFile" function under scripts/libs/utils.js. A remote attacker on the local network can control the input to the function and execute attacker-controlled commands.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intelligent Power Manager: before 1.69

Intelligent Power Manager Virtual Appliance: before 1.69

Intelligent Power Protector: before 1.68

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External links
https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/eaton-intelligent-power-manager-ipm-vulnerability-advisory.pdf

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.