CVE-2020-6650

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited from the same network segment without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

2.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2020-03-23 14:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 03:23 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 2.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 8.3 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2020-03-23 14:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 03:23 UTC

Exploit probability

2.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-95

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Eaton Ups Companion ≤ 1.05

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.3

Attack vector

Adjacent network

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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