CVE-2021-23279

Arbitrary File delete

Description

Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) prior to 1.69 is vulnerable to unauthenticated arbitrary file delete vulnerability induced due to improper input validation in meta_driver_srv.js class with saveDriverData action using invalidated driverID. An attacker can send specially crafted packets to delete the files on the system where IPM software is installed.

Remediation

Solution:

  • upgrade the software to latest version 1.69

Workaround:

  • To prevent the exploitation of the issues and safeguard the software from malicious entities, Eaton recommends blocking ports 4679 & 4680 at the enterprise network or home network where Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) software is installed and used

Category

8.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.91% Top 30%
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-intelligent-power-manager-ipm-vulnerability-advisory.pdf vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23279?
CVE-2021-23279 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-23279?
To fix CVE-2021-23279: upgrade the software to latest version 1.69
Is CVE-2021-23279 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-23279 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-23279?
CVE-2021-23279 affects Eaton Intelligent Power manager (IPM).
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.