Advisory Details

August 17th, 2020

Schneider Electric APC Easy UPS Online FileUploadServlet processRequest Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-20-1006
ZDI-CAN-10604

CVE ID CVE-2020-7521
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 FileUploadServlet class. When parsing the filename parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. 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://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-224-02
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2020-04-14 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2020-08-17 - Coordinated public release of advisory
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