CVE-2022-42970 Missing authorization in APC Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software

Critical 9.8 Published 1 Feb 2023 Updated 5 Feb 2025

An attacker can access critical functions without authentication in Schneider Electric Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software, requiring an upgrade to secure the system.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-42970?

CVE-2022-42970 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Schneider Electric APC Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software, published on 1 Feb 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function The software does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources. 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)

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42970?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Schneider-Electric Apc Easy Ups Online Monitoring Software, Schneider-Electric Easy Ups Online Monitoring Software.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42970?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42970 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-42970 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42970 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3m2r-mjf7-5qhp.