CVE-2021-23277

Name: CVE-2021-23277
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-13T19:15:14.74+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 10/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-23277 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) prior to 1.69 is vulnerable to unauthenticated eval injection vulnerability. The software does not neutralize code syntax from users before using in the dynamic evaluation call in loadUserFile function under scripts/libs/utils.js. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) prior to 1.69 is vulnerable to unauthenticated eval injection vulnerability. The software does not neutralize code syntax from users before using in the dynamic evaluation call in loadUserFile function under scripts/libs/utils.js. Successful exploitation can allow attackers to control the input to the function and execute attacker controlled commands.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

10/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.96%

57.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eaton	Intelligent Power Manager	< 1.69
Eaton	Intelligent Power Manager Virtual Appliance	< 1.69
Eaton	Intelligent Power Protector	< 1.68

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 13, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-23277?

How severe is CVE-2021-23277?

CVE-2021-23277 has a CVSS score of 10/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23277?

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Source: NVD / NIST