CVE-2020-6650: Arbitrary code execution through “Update Manager” Class

Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 2.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2020-03-23 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-95

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 products

Eaton UPS Companion software: through 1.05

References

https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/eaton-vulnerability-advisory-UPS-companion-software.pdf
https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/eaton-vulnerability-advisory-UPS-companion-software.pdf

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