title: Arbitrary code execution through “Update Manager” Class
description: UPS companion software v1.05 & Prior is affected by ‘Eval Injection’ vulnerability. The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes code syntax before using the input in a dynamic evaluation call e.g.”eval” in “Update Manager” class when software attempts to see if there are updates available. This results in arbitrary code execution on the machine where software is installed.
problem types: CWE-95 Improper Neutralization of Directives in Dynamically Evaluated Code ('Eval Injection')
affected:
{
product: UPS Companion Software
vendor: Eaton
versions:
lessThanOrEqual: 1.05, status: affected, version: unspecified, versionType: custom
}
metrics:
cvssV3_1: [
attackComplexity: HIGH
attackVector: ADJACENT_NETWORK
availabilityImpact: HIGH
baseScore: 8.3
baseSeverity: HIGH
confidentialityImpact: HIGH
integrityImpact: HIGH
privilegesRequired: NONE
scope: CHANGED
userInteraction: NONE
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
version: 3.1
]
solutions: Download and install the latest version from product  website.
workarounds: Connect the host machine behind firewall and do not expose directly to internet.