CVE-2023-29413 Missing authorization in APC Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software (Windows 10, 11 Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022)

High 7.5 Published 18 Apr 2023 Updated 5 Feb 2025

Unauthenticated users can cause a denial-of-service condition in Schneider Electric UPS monitoring software due to missing authentication for critical functions.

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-2023-29413?

CVE-2023-29413 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Schneider Electric APC Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software (Windows 10, 11 Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022), published on 18 Apr 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 vulnerability exists that could cause Denial-of-Service when accessed by an unauthenticated user on the Schneider UPS Monitor service.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29413?

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-2023-29413?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29413 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-2023-29413 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-29413 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vpvq-q686-fm5g.