Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Eaton IPM Infrastructure 1.5.0plus205 and earlier can mishandle CSV data in a way that may let spreadsheet formulas be injected. Business risk is bounded by high privilege and adjacent-network requirements, but impact can be meaningful for operational environments using this power-management platform.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate operational technology risk. It is not presented as broadly exploited, but affected power-management software should be inventoried and addressed through Eaton guidance, especially if the product is unsupported or exposed to broad internal networks.
Technical view
The CVE identifies CSV Formula Injection, CWE-1236, in Eaton Intelligent Power Manager Infrastructure through 1.5.0plus205. CVSS 3.1 is 5.7 with adjacent attack vector, low complexity, high privileges, and impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running Eaton IPM Infrastructure 1.5.0plus205 or earlier. The CVSS vector suggests an attacker needs adjacent network access and high privileges, reducing internet-scale risk but not insider or compromised-admin risk.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or public active exploitation evidence. Exploitability appears constrained by required high privileges and adjacent access. No source in the bundle confirms exploit code or observed attacks.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE metadata, CVSS vector, Eaton advisory reference, and Eaton EOL memo reference. The bundle does not provide remediation details, exploit status, or exact vulnerable CSV workflows, so validation should focus on version exposure and vendor documentation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Eaton IPM Infrastructure deployments and versions.
- Prioritize systems at 1.5.0plus205 or earlier for vendor review.
- Consult Eaton’s advisory for supported remediation or workaround guidance.
- Review Eaton’s end-of-life memo for replacement or lifecycle implications.
- Limit privileged access to trusted administrators only.
- Restrict adjacent network access to management interfaces.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed IPM Infrastructure version on each deployment.
- Check whether the deployment is 1.5.0plus205 or earlier.
- Review CSV export handling for formula neutralization controls.
- Verify privileged user lists and remove unnecessary access.
- Check network controls around IPM management access.
- Record vendor guidance followed and remaining exceptions.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H0.94.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.7MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/Eaton-Intelligent-Power-Manager-%28IPM%29-Infrastructure-Vulnerability-Advisory_1001c_V1.0.pdfCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://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.CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.