CVE-2022-33859

Unrestricted file upload in Eaton Foreseer EPMS

Description

A security vulnerability was discovered in the Eaton Foreseer EPMS software. Foreseer EPMS connects an operation’s vast array of devices to assist in the reduction of energy consumption and avoid unplanned downtime caused by the failures of critical systems. A threat actor may upload arbitrary files using the file upload feature. This vulnerability is present in versions 4.x, 5.x, 6.x & 7.0 to 7.5. A new version (v7.6) containing the remediation has been made available by Eaton and a mitigation has been provided for the affected versions that are currently supported. Customers are advised to update the software to the latest version (v7.6). Foreseer EPMS versions 4.x, 5.x, 6.x are no longer supported by Eaton. Please refer to the End-of-Support notification https://www.eaton.com/in/en-us/catalog/services/foreseer/foreseer-legacy.html .

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.13%
Vendor Advisory eaton.com
Affected: Eaton Foreseer EPMS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-notifications.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-33859?
CVE-2022-33859 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-33859?
To fix CVE-2022-33859, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-33859 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-33859 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-33859?
CVE-2022-33859 affects Eaton Foreseer EPMS.
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