Advisory Details

May 17th, 2023

Schneider Electric APC Easy UPS Online UpLoadAction Unrestricted File Upload Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-23-637
ZDI-CAN-17584

CVE ID CVE-2022-42971
CVSS SCORE 9.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Schneider Electric
AFFECTED PRODUCTS APC Easy UPS Online
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Schneider Electric APC Easy UPS Online. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the UpLoadAction class. When parsing the filename parameter, the process does not properly validate user-supplied data, which can allow the upload of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Schneider Electric has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-22-347-02
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2022-06-17 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2023-05-17 - Coordinated public release of advisory
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