Multiple vulnerabilities in Schneider Electric APC Easy UPS Online



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
CVE-ID CVE-2022-42970
CVE-2022-42971
CVE-2022-42972
CVE-2022-42973
CWE-ID CWE-306
CWE-434
CWE-732
CWE-798
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 APC Easy UPS Online
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor Schneider Electric

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.

1) Missing Authentication for Critical Function

EUVDB-ID: #VU70323

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42970

CWE-ID: CWE-306 - Missing Authentication for Critical Function

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication for the updatePassword endpoint implemented in the LoginAction.updatePassword method. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and modify administrator passwords.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

APC Easy UPS Online: 2.5-GA - 2.5-GA-01-22261

CPE2.3 External links

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-347-02


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU70324

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42971

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload within the UpLoadAction.execute method. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

APC Easy UPS Online: 2.5-GA - 2.5-GA-01-22261

CPE2.3 External links

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-347-02


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource

EUVDB-ID: #VU70326

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42972

CWE-ID: CWE-732 - Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected application runs the Tomcat instance with SYSTEM privileges. A local user can use a specially crafted JSP file to escalate privileges and execute commands with system privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

APC Easy UPS Online: 2.5-GA - 2.5-GA-01-22261

CPE2.3 External links

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-347-02


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Use of hard-coded credentials

EUVDB-ID: #VU70327

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42973

CWE-ID: CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded MySQL database credentials in application code. A local user can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

APC Easy UPS Online: 2.5-GA - 2.5-GA-01-22261

CPE2.3 External links

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-347-02


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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