#VU52456 Arbitrary file upload in Eaton products - CVE-2021-23280

Vulnerability identifier: #VU52456

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-23280

CWE-ID: CWE-434

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 vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload within the "uploadBackground" function in "maps_srv.js". A remote authenticated attacker on the local network can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

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 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.