Vulnerability identifier: #VU37069

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12031

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Intelligent Power Manager
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Eaton

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Local file inclusion in Eaton Intelligent Power Manager v1.6 allows an attacker to include a file via server/node_upgrade_srv.js directory traversal with the firmware parameter in a downloadFirmware action.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intelligent Power Manager: 1.6

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External links
http://github.com/EmreOvunc/Eaton-Intelligent-Power-Manager-Local-File-Inclusion

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.