CVE-2025-59888: ups companion — Fix

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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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-428 CWE-428

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
eaton	ups_companion	< 3.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/etn-va-2025-1026.pdf

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-59888? +

CVE-2025-59888 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-59888? +

CVE-2025-59888 affects products from eaton, specifically: ups_companion. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-59888? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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