CVE-2026-22616
MediumCVSS 6.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk25th percentile - higher than 25% of all known CVEs
Summary
Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP) software allows repeated authentication attempts against the web interface login page due to insufficient rate-limiting controls. This issue has been fixed in the latest version of Eaton IPP available on the Eaton download centre.
Risk Assessment
Lack of login attempt throttling enables brute-force or credential stuffing attacks, potentially leading to admin account takeover. Account compromise could allow manipulation of power configuration.
Recommendation
Update Eaton IPP to the latest version from the Eaton download centre. Additionally, implement external rate-limiting or account lockout after failed login attempts.
Other vulnerabilities in Eaton Intelligent Power Protector
See all- CVE-2026-22618Medium
A security misconfiguration was identified in Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP), where an HTTP response header was set with an insecure attribute, potentially exposing users to web-based attacks. The issue has been fixed in the latest version of Eaton IPP available on the Eaton download centre.
- CVE-2026-22617Medium
Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP) uses an insecure cookie configuration, which could allow a network-based attacker to intercept the cookie and exploit it through a man-in-the-middle attack.
- CVE-2026-22615Medium
Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP) contains improper input validation in one of its XML files. An attacker with admin privileges and local system access could inject malicious code resulting in arbitrary command execution.
Original NVD description (English source)
Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP) software allows repeated authentication attempts against the web interface login page due to insufficient rate‑limiting controls. This security issue has been fixed in the latest version of Eaton IPP which is available on the Eaton download centre.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS