Unrestricted Upload RCE in APC Easy UPS Online Monitoring v2.5
CVE-2022-42971 Published on February 1, 2023
A CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability exists that could cause remote code execution when the attacker uploads a malicious JSP file. Affected Products: APC Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software (Windows 7, 10, 11 & Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 - Versions prior to V2.5-GA), APC Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software (Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, 2022 - Versions prior to V2.5-GA-01-22261), Schneider Electric Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software (Windows 7, 10, 11 & Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 - Versions prior to V2.5-GS), Schneider Electric Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software (Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, 2022 - Versions prior to V2.5-GS-01-22261)
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-42971 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
What is an Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability?
The software allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment.
CVE-2022-42971 has been classified to as an Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability or weakness.
Affected Versions
Schneider Electric APC Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software:- Version Windows 7, 10, 11 Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 and below V2.5-GA is affected.
- Version (Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, 2022 and below V2.5-GA-01-22261 is affected.
- Version Windows 7, 10, 11 Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 and below V2.5-GS is affected.
- Version Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, 2022 and below V2.5-GS-01-22261 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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