Schneider Electric Security Notification
Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software
13 December 2022 (11 January 2023)

Overview
Schneider Electric is aware of multiple vulnerabilities in its APC and Schneider Electric branded
Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software.
The Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software is used to configure and manage APC andSchneider Electric branded Easy UPS products.
Failure to apply the remediations provided below may risk remote code execution, escalation ofprivileges, or authentication bypass, which could result in execution of malicious web code orloss of device functionality.
January 2023 Update: Schneider Electric Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software was added tothe list of impacted products, and remediation links were updated.

Affected Product and Versions
Product
APC Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software

Schneider Electric Easy UPS Online
Monitoring Software

VersionV2.5-GA and prior (Windows 7, 10, 11
Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022)
V2.5-GA-01-22261 and prior (Windows 11,Windows Server 2019, 2022)
V2.5-GS and prior (Windows 7, 10, 11
Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022)
V2.5-GS-01-22261 and prior (Windows 11,Windows Server 2019, 2022)

Vulnerability Details
CVE ID: CVE-2022-42970
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8 | Critical | AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
A CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function The software does not perform anyauthentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant
amount of resources.
CVE ID: CVE-2022-42971
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8 | Critical | AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
A CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability exists that could
cause remote code execution when the attacker uploads a malicious JSP file.

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CVE ID: CVE-2022-42972
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8 | High | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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.
CVE ID: CVE-2022-42973
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8 | High | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
A CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists that could cause local privilege
escalation when local attacker connects to the database.

Remediation
Affected Product &Versions
APC Easy UPS
Online MonitoringSoftware(Windows 7, 10, 11
Windows Server
2016, 2019, 2022)

Schneider Electric
Easy UPS Online
Monitoring Software(Windows 7, 10, 11
Windows Server
2016, 2019, 2022)

Remediation
Version 2.5-GA-01-22320 of APC Easy UPS Online Monitoring
Software includes a fix for the vulnerabilities impacting Windows 7,10, 11, and Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 and is available
for direct download here:
https://download.schneiderelectric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=APC_install_APC_UPS_windows&p_
enDocType=Software++Release&p_File_Name=installAPCUPS_windows-2.5-GA-0122320.zip
Version 2.5-GS-01-22320 of Schneider Electric Easy UPS Online
Monitoring Software includes a fix for the vulnerabilities impacting
Windows 7, 10, 11, and Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 andis available for direct download here:
https://download.schneiderelectric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=Install_Schneider_UPS_windows&p_
enDocType=Software++Release&p_File_Name=installSchneiderUPS_windows.zip

Customers should use appropriate patching methodologies when applying these patches totheir systems. We strongly recommend the use of back-ups and evaluating the impact of thesepatches in a Test and Development environment or on an offline infrastructure. Contact
Schneider Electric’s Customer Care Center if you need assistance removing a patch.
To ensure you are informed of all updates, including details on affected products andremediation plans, subscribe to Schneider Electric’s security notification service here:
https://www.se.com/en/work/support/cybersecurity/security-notifications.jsp
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General Security Recommendations
We strongly recommend the following industry cybersecurity best practices:
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Locate control and safety system networks and remote devices behind firewalls andisolate them from the business network.
Install physical controls so no unauthorized personnel can access your industrial control
and safety systems, components, peripheral equipment, and networks.
Place all controllers in locked cabinets and never leave them in the “Program” mode.
Never connect programming software to any network other than the network for thedevices that it is intended for.
Scan all methods of mobile data exchange with the isolated network such as CDs, USBdrives, etc. before use in the terminals or any node connected to these networks.
Never allow mobile devices that have connected to any other network besides theintended network to connect to the safety or control networks without proper sanitation.
Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and systems and ensure thatthey are not accessible from the Internet.
When remote access is required, use secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks(VPNs). Recognize that VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to themost current version available. Also, understand that VPNs are only as secure as theconnected devices.

For more information refer to the Schneider Electric Recommended Cybersecurity BestPractices document.

Acknowledgements
Schneider Electric recognizes the following researchers for identifying and helping to coordinate
a response to these vulnerabilities:
CVE

Researchers

CVE-2022-42970
CVE-2022-42971
CVE-2022-42973

rgod working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

CVE-2022-42972

Piotr Bazydlo (@chudypb) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

For More Information
This document provides an overview of the identified vulnerability or vulnerabilities and actions
required to mitigate. For more details and assistance on how to protect your installation, contact
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your local Schneider Electric representative or Schneider Electric Industrial Cybersecurity
Services: https://www.se.com/ww/en/work/solutions/cybersecurity/. These organizations will befully aware of this situation and can support you through the process.
For further information related to cybersecurity in Schneider Electric’s products, visit thecompany’s cybersecurity support portal page:https://www.se.com/ww/en/work/support/cybersecurity/overview.jsp
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Revision Control:
Version 1.0
13 December 2022
Version 2.0
11 January 2023

Original Release
Schneider Electric Easy UPS Online Monitoring
Software was added to the list of impacted
products, and remediation links were updated.

signed by Product Security Office
Product Security Office Digitally
Date: 2023.01.11 12:22:24 -05'00'
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