CVE-2020-6651

Name: CVE-2020-6651
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-07T16:15:11.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 2.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6651 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Input Validation in Eaton's Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) v 1.67 & prior on file name during configuration file import functionality allows attackers to perform command injection or code execution via specially crafted file names while uploading the configuration file in the application.. EPSS estimates a 2.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Input Validation in Eaton's Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) v 1.67 & prior on file name during configuration file import functionality allows attackers to perform command injection or code execution via specially crafted file names while uploading the configuration file in the application.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.15%

79.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eaton	Intelligent Power Manager	<= 1.67

References

Timeline

Published: May 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6651?

How severe is CVE-2020-6651?

CVE-2020-6651 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6651?

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Source: NVD / NIST