CVE-2021-23281

Remote Code execution

Description

Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) prior to 1.69 is vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability. IPM software does not sanitize the date provided via coverterCheckList action in meta_driver_srv.js class. Attackers can send a specially crafted packet to make IPM connect to rouge SNMP server and execute attacker-controlled code.

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

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.58%
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-2021-23281?
CVE-2021-23281 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-23281?
To fix CVE-2021-23281: upgrade the software to latest version 1.69
Is CVE-2021-23281 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-23281 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-2021-23281?
CVE-2021-23281 affects Eaton Intelligent Power manager (IPM).
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