CVE-2022-33859 (GCVE-0-2022-33859)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-10-28 01:15 – Updated: 2025-05-06 19:40
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Unrestricted file upload in Eaton Foreseer EPMS
Summary
A security vulnerability was discovered in the Eaton Foreseer EPMS software. Foreseer EPMS connects an operation’s vast array of devices to assist in the reduction of energy consumption and avoid unplanned downtime caused by the failures of critical systems. A threat actor may upload arbitrary files using the file upload feature.
This vulnerability is present in versions 4.x, 5.x, 6.x & 7.0 to 7.5. A new version (v7.6) containing the remediation has been made available by Eaton and a mitigation has been provided for the affected versions that are currently supported.
Customers are advised to update the software to the latest version (v7.6).
Foreseer EPMS versions 4.x, 5.x, 6.x are no longer supported by Eaton. Please refer to the End-of-Support notification https://www.eaton.com/in/en-us/catalog/services/foreseer/foreseer-legacy.html .
Severity
8.1 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-05-06 19:40 UTC
CWE
- CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File
Assigner
Eaton
CNA
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton | Foreseer EPMS |
Affected:
7.0
Affected: 4.0 |
Date Public
2022-12-13 12:48
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