PatchTheCVECVE-2026-22616: Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP) software allows repeated authentication attempts against the web inter
CVE-2026-22616 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting intelligent power protector. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 75%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-307 |
| Published | 2026-04-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-26 |
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-22616?
intelligent power protector: upgrade to 2.00. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-22616 being exploited?
CVE-2026-22616 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-22616 affect?
CVE-2026-22616 affects intelligent power protector. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). 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
How urgent is CVE-2026-22616?
Priority 34/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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