CVE-2022-42973

Description

A CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists that could cause local privilege escalation when local attacker connects to the database. 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)

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory schneider-electric.com
Affected: Schneider Electric APC Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software
Affected: Schneider Electric APC Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software
Affected: Schneider Electric Schneider Electric Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software
Affected: Schneider Electric Schneider Electric Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software
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References

Link Tags
https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_SEVD-2022-347-01&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2022-347-01_Easy_UPS_Online_Monitoring_Software_Security_Notification.pdf patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42973?
CVE-2022-42973 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-42973?
To fix CVE-2022-42973, 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-2022-42973 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-42973 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-2022-42973?
CVE-2022-42973 affects Schneider Electric APC Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software, Schneider Electric APC Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software, Schneider Electric Schneider Electric Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software, Schneider Electric Schneider Electric Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software.
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