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CVE-2021-23278 (GCVE-0-2021-23278)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-04-13 18:02 – Updated: 2024-09-16 20:11
VLAI
Title
Arbitrary File delete
Summary
Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) prior to 1.69 is vulnerable to authenticated arbitrary file delete vulnerability induced due to improper input validation at server/maps_srv.js with action removeBackground and server/node_upgrade_srv.js with action removeFirmware. An attacker can send specially crafted packets to delete the files on the system where IPM software is installed.
Severity
8.7 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Eaton Intelligent Power manager (IPM) Affected: unspecified , < 1.69 (custom)
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Date Public
2021-04-01 00:00
Credits
Amir Preminger from Claroty research
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