#VU52452 Input validation error in Eaton products - CVE-2021-23278

Vulnerability identifier: #VU52452

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-23278

CWE-ID: CWE-20

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 target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the "removeBackground" function in "server/maps_srv.js" and "removeFirmware" function in "server/node_upgrade_srv.js". A remote authenticated attacker on the local network can send specially crafted packets to delete the files on the system where IPM software is installed.

Mitigation
Install updates 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 authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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