CVE-2021-23278 Arbitrary File delete
Authenticated attackers can delete arbitrary files on the system via improper input validation in Eaton Intelligent Power Manager.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-23278?
CVE-2021-23278 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Eaton Intelligent Power manager (IPM), published on 13 Apr 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-23278?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Eaton Intelligent Power Manager, Eaton Intelligent Power Manager Virtual Appliance, Eaton Intelligent Power Protector.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23278?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-23278 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2021-23278 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-23278 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Eaton Intelligent Power manager (IPM)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9wgr-5887-h4gv.