CVE-2025-59888
Eaton UPS Companion Software Path Injection Vulnerability
Description
Improper quotation in search paths in the Eaton UPS Companion software installer could lead to arbitrary code execution of an attacker with the access to the file system. This security issue has been fixed in the latest version of EUC which is available on the Eaton download center.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 26, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 8, 2026, 5:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 63703b7d-23e2-41ef-94b3-a3c6333f7759 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Download and install the latest version of EUC.
- Ensure all installed instances are updated.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-59888.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/etn-va-2025-1026.pdf |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-59888 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-59888
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-59888 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CybersecurityNews
Eaton Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code On the Host System
A critical security advisory addressing multiple vulnerabilities discovered in the Eaton UPS Companion (EUC) software. These security flaws, if exploited, could allow attackers to execute arbitrary co ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
Eaton UPS Software Flaws Expose Systems to High-Risk Code Execution
Power management giant Eaton dropped a critical security advisory on Christmas Eve, warning users of its UPS Companion (EUC) software to update immediately. The alert details two significant vulnerabi ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-59888 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jan. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper quotation in search paths in the Eaton UPS Companion software installer could lead to arbitrary code execution of an attacker with the access to the file system. This security issue has been fixed in the latest version of EUC which is available on the Eaton download center. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-428 Added Reference https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/etn-va-2025-1026.pdf