Vulnerability identifier: #VU63035

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-23286

CWE-ID: CWE-1236

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Eaton

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromsie the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of formula elements in a CSV File. An administrator on the local network can inject formulas into the tag data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intelligent Power Manager Infrastructure: 1.5.0 plus205

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External links
http://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/Eaton-Intelligent-Power-Manager-(IPM)-Infrastructure-Vulnerability-Advisory_1001c_V1.0.pdf
http://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/products/backup-power-ups-surge-it-power-distribution/power-management-software-connectivity/eaton-intelligent-power-manager/software/ipm-understand-edition-emea/eaton-ipminfra-eolmemo-en-us.pdf.

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.