CVE-2022-33859

What it is

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 .

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

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

Timeline

1. 2022-10-28 02:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 04:49 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 8.1 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2022-10-28 02:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 04:49 UTC

Exploit probability

0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Eaton Foreseer Electrical Power Monitoring System < 7.6

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.1

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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