Vulnerability identifier: #VU75150

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29412

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Schneider Electric

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the getMacAddressByIP function. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

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-01-22320

Easy UPS Online: 2.5-GS-01-22320

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External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-445/
http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2023-101-04&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2023-101-04.pdf
http://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-15

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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