Vulnerability Description
A CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability exists that could cause local privilege escalation when a local attacker modifies the webroot directory. 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)
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Schneider-Electric | Apc Easy Ups Online Monitoring Software | < 2.5-ga-01-22320 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | - |
| Schneider-Electric | Easy Ups Online Monitoring Software | < 2.5-gs-01-22320 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_SEVD-2022-347-01&p_enDocTypePatchVendor Advisory
- https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_SEVD-2022-347-01&p_enDocTypePatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-42972?
CVE-2022-42972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability exists that could cause local privilege escalation when a local attacker modifies the webroot directory. Affected Product...
How severe is CVE-2022-42972?
CVE-2022-42972 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-42972?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Schneider-Electric Apc Easy Ups Online Monitoring Software, Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Schneider-Electric Easy Ups Online Monitoring Software.