CVE-2022-42971 File upload in APC Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software

Critical 9.8 Published 1 Feb 2023 Updated 5 Feb 2025

Attackers can achieve remote code execution by uploading malicious JSP files to Schneider Electric UPS monitoring software.

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-2022-42971?

CVE-2022-42971 is a critical 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-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)

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42971?

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-2022-42971?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42971 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-42971 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42971 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rjh2-gmgg-8r92.