Missing Authentication for Critical Function in APC Easy UPS Online - CVE-2022-42970
Published: December 14, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU70323
CSH Severity: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42970
CWE-ID: CWE-306
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
APC Easy UPS Online
APC Easy UPS Online
Software vendor:
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication for the updatePassword endpoint implemented in the LoginAction.updatePassword method. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and modify administrator passwords.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.