How severe is CVE-2021-23276?

CVE-2021-23276 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-23276 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-23276?

CVE-2021-23276 primarily affects Eaton Intelligent Power Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23276?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-23276 published?

CVE-2021-23276 was published on 2021-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-23276

CVE-2021-23276 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eaton Intelligent Power Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Eaton Intelligent Power Manager
Published: 2021-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) prior to 1.69 is vulnerable to authenticated SQL injection. A malicious user can send a specially crafted packet to exploit the vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can allow attackers to add users in the data base.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23276?: Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) prior to 1.69 is vulnerable to authenticated SQL injection. A malicious user can send a specially crafted packet to exploit the vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can allow attackers to add users in the data base.
How severe is CVE-2021-23276?: CVE-2021-23276 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-23276 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-23276?: CVE-2021-23276 primarily affects Eaton Intelligent Power Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23276?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-23276 published?: CVE-2021-23276 was published on 2021-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/eaton-intelligent-power-manager-ipm-vulnerability-advisory.pdf

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:eaton:intelligent_power_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eaton:intelligent_power_manager_virtual_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eaton:intelligent_power_protector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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