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CVE-2026-22618

5.9 · MEDIUM

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 atta…

Published Apr 16, 2026CWE-358EPSS 0.23%

Overview

CVE-2026-22618 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 16, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22618?

CVE-2026-22618 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 16, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-22618?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-22618?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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