Is CVE-2021-23281 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-23281 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-23281 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-23281 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-23281?

CVE-2021-23281 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-23281

CWE-94Published: 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 remote code execution vulnerability. IPM software does not sanitize the date provided via coverterCheckList action in meta_driver_srv.js class. Attackers can send a specially crafted packet to make IPM connect to rouge SNMP server and execute attacker-controlled code.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-23281 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.