CVE-2025-59888
CVE-2025-59888 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eaton Ups Companion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-428.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-205428
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Eaton Ups Companion
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-59888?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2025-59888?
- CVE-2025-59888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-59888 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-59888?
- CVE-2025-59888 affects Eaton Ups Companion. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-59888?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-59888 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-59888 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-205428.
- When was CVE-2025-59888 published?
- CVE-2025-59888 was published on 2025-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:eaton:ups_companion:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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