CVE-2022-42971Network attack vector

Unauthenticated SYSTEM code execution via filename validation

Published Feb 1, 2023 · Updated Feb 5, 2025

Unrestricted file upload in Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a crafted JSP filename. The UpLoadAction class accepts the filename parameter without validating the user-supplied value, allowing arbitrary files to reach the web application. Authentication and user interaction are not required, and uploaded JSP code executes with Windows SYSTEM privileges.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability1.07%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Unrestricted file upload in Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a crafted JSP filename. The UpLoadAction class accepts the filename parameter without validating the user-supplied value, allowing arbitrary files to reach the web application. Authentication and user interaction are not required, and uploaded JSP code executes with Windows SYSTEM privileges.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-42971
Published
Feb 1, 2023
Updated
Feb 5, 2025
Vendor
Distributed Data Systems
Product
Schneider Electric Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software
Classifications
CWE-434, T1190, T1505.003
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Feb 1, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Feb 5, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, 2022 <V2.5-GS-01-22261
  2. Affected versionversion=Windows 7, 10, 11 Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 <V2.5-GS

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Distributed Data Systems · Schneider Electric Easy UPS Online Monitoring Softwareversion=Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, 2022 <V2.5-GS-01-22261; version=Windows 7, 10, 11 Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 <V2.5-GS
Distributed Data Systems · APC Easy UPS Online Monitoring Softwareversion=(Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, 2022 <V2.5-GA-01-22261; version=Windows 7, 10, 11 Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 <V2.5-GA

Published CVSS scores

9.8Schneider ElectricCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application
T1505.003Web Shell

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