CVE-2025-59888
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Improper Quotation in Eaton UPS Installer Enables Code Execution

Publication date: 2025-12-26

Last updated on: 2026-02-18

Assigner: Eaton

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.
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Published
2025-12-26
Last Modified
2026-02-18
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-26
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-59888
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Vendor Product Version / Range
eaton ups_companion to 3.0 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-428 The product uses a search path that contains an unquoted element, in which the element contains whitespace or other separators. This can cause the product to access resources in a parent path.
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Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution by an attacker with file system access, potentially resulting in full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update the Eaton UPS Companion software to the latest version available on the Eaton download center where the issue has been fixed.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is caused by improper quotation in search paths within the Eaton UPS Companion software installer. This flaw could allow an attacker who has access to the file system to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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