Vulnerability identifier: #VU70327

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42973

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
APC Easy UPS Online
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Schneider Electric

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded MySQL database credentials in application code. A local user can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

APC Easy UPS Online: 2.5-GA - 2.5-GA-01-22261

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-347-02

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.