CVE-2021-23278

Name: CVE-2021-23278
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-13T19:15:14.82+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-23278 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.01%

58.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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-2021-23278?

How severe is CVE-2021-23278?

CVE-2021-23278 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23278?

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Source: NVD / NIST