Eaton IPP Software up to 1.75 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Eaton IPP Software up to 1.75. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-59889. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Eaton IPP Software up to 1.75. Affected is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper authentication of library files in the Eaton IPP software installer could lead to arbitrary code execution of an attacker with the access to the software package.  This security issue has been fixed in the latest version of IPP which is available on the Eaton download center.

The advisory is shared for download at eaton.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-59889 since 09/23/2025. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

Upgrading to version 1.76 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-34139). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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CNA Base Score: 8.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: IPP Software 1.76

Timelineinfo

09/23/2025 CVE reserved
10/14/2025 +21 days Advisory disclosed
10/14/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/03/2025 +20 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: eaton.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-59889 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-59889
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-328176
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/14/2025 08:11
Updated: 11/03/2025 11:29
Changes: 10/14/2025 08:11 (63), 10/14/2025 09:28 (1), 11/03/2025 11:29 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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