IPP software: Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard
CVE-2026-22618 is a high-severity improperly implemented security check for standard vulnerability in IPP software from Eaton, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. The record lists version 2.0 as the first without the flaw, so updating IPP software to that release or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update IPP software to 2.0 or a later version.
- Update Intelligent Power Protector to 2.00 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on eaton.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
- Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton | IPP software | before 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Eaton | Intelligent Power Protector | before 2.00 | 2.00 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- LowSome restricted data can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 5.9 | Medium | CNA (eaton.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.1 | High | NVD |
Official description
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. This security issue has been fixed in the latest version of Eaton IPP software which is available on the Eaton download centre.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard
The product does not implement or incorrectly implements one or more security-relevant checks as specified by the design of a standardized algorithm, protocol, or technique.
More Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard vulnerabilities (CWE-358)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in IPP software
- 9.9 Critical severity
- 7.4 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.2 High severity
Recent Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard vulnerabilities
- 7.5 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.1 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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