CVE-2020-6652

Incorrect privilege assignment allowing non-admin users to upload config files

Description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Eaton's Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) v1.67 & prior allow non-admin users to upload the system configuration files by sending specially crafted requests. This can result in non-admin users manipulating the system configurations via uploading the configurations with incorrect parameters.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to the latest version 1.68 available on eaton.com

Workaround:

  • Remove users which are not part of the origination and having accounts in the software. Block port 4679 & 4680 at enterprise network firewall to prevent malicious users from accessing the software outside the facility.

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory eaton.com
Affected: Eaton Intelligent Power manager (IPM)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/eaton-vulnerability-advisory-intelligent-power-manager-v1-1.pdf vendor advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-650/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6652?
CVE-2020-6652 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-6652?
To fix CVE-2020-6652: Upgrade to the latest version 1.68 available on eaton.com
Is CVE-2020-6652 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-6652 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-6652?
CVE-2020-6652 affects Eaton Intelligent Power manager (IPM).
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