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CVE-2020-6650

Arbitrary code execution through “Update Manager” Class

HIGH
8.8
CVSS Score
Published: March 23, 2020 at 01:25 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 03:23 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorUps Companion

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Severity
HIGH8.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 2%

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

No guide yet

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Patch and advisory references

References (1)

x_refsource_MISCPatchVendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/eaton-vulnerability-advisory-UPS-companion-software.pdf

CVSS

8.8HIGH[email protected]
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-95CWE-94

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