Eaton IPP Vulnerability Opens Door for Code Execution
The National Vulnerability Database is flagging a significant security flaw in Eaton’s Intelligent Power Protector (IPP) software. Identified as CVE-2026-22619, the vulnerability centers on insecure library loading within the software’s executable. This weakness could allow a malicious actor, who already has access to the software package, to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
The severity of this issue is underscored by its CVSS score of 7.8, categorizing it as HIGH. The detailed CVSS vector, CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicates a local attack vector requiring some privileges, but with potentially high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Fortunately, Eaton has addressed this vulnerability. The National Vulnerability Database notes that a fix is available in the latest version of Eaton IPP, which can be downloaded from the official Eaton download center. Users are strongly advised to update their software promptly to mitigate this risk.
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| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-22619 | RCE | Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP) vulnerable to insecure library loading |
| CVE-2026-22619 | RCE | Arbitrary code execution via insecure library loading in Eaton IPP |
| CVE-2026-22619 | Misconfiguration | Insecure library loading in Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP) executable |
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