How severe is CVE-2021-23286?

CVE-2021-23286 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-23286 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-23286?

CVE-2021-23286 affects Eaton Intelligent Power Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23286?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-23286 published?

CVE-2021-23286 was published on 2022-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-23286

CVE-2021-23286 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eaton Intelligent Power Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
CVSS v2: 7.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Eaton Intelligent Power Manager
Published: 2022-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Eaton Intelligent Power Manager Infrastructure (IPM Infrastructure) version 1.5.0plus205 and all prior versions are vulnerable to CSV Formula Injection. This issue affects: Eaton Intelligent Power Manager Infrastructure (IPM Infrastructure) all version 1.5.0plus205 and prior versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23286?: Eaton Intelligent Power Manager Infrastructure (IPM Infrastructure) version 1.5.0plus205 and all prior versions are vulnerable to CSV Formula Injection. This issue affects: Eaton Intelligent Power Manager Infrastructure (IPM Infrastructure) all version 1.5.0plus205 and prior versions.
How severe is CVE-2021-23286?: CVE-2021-23286 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-23286 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-23286?: CVE-2021-23286 affects Eaton Intelligent Power Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23286?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-23286 published?: CVE-2021-23286 was published on 2022-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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