Is CVE-2021-23277 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-23277 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-23277 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-23277 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-23277?

CVE-2021-23277 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-23277

CWE-95Published: April 13, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) prior to 1.69 is vulnerable to unauthenticated eval injection vulnerability. The software does not neutralize code syntax from users before using in the dynamic evaluation call in loadUserFile function under scripts/libs/utils.js. Successful exploitation can allow attackers to control the input to the function and execute attacker controlled commands.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-23277 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 10.0.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.