VDB-357858 · CVE-2026-22616 · EUVD-2026-23175

Eaton IPP Software up to 1.x Web Interface excessive authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Eaton IPP Software up to 1.x and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Web Interface. The manipulation results in excessive authentication. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-22616. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Eaton IPP Software up to 1.x. Affected is an unknown code of the component Web Interface. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a excessive authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-307. The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame, making it more susceptible to brute force attacks. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is available at eaton.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-22616 since 01/08/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1110.001 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-23175). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Vendor

Eaton

Name

IPP Software

Version

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 6.5
CNA Vector (Eaton): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Excessive authentication
CWE: CWE-307 / CWE-799 / CWE-400
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: IPP Software 2.0

Timelineinfo

01/08/2026 CVE reserved
04/16/2026 +97 days Advisory disclosed
04/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: eaton.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-22616 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-22616
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-357858
EUVD: 🔒

Entryinfo

Created: 04/16/2026 07:27
Updated: 04/16/2026 09:03
Changes: 04/16/2026 07:27 (64), 04/16/2026 09:03 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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