CVE-2021-22814 in NMC2 AOS
Summary
by MITRE • 01/28/2022
A CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability exists which could cause arbritrary script execution when a malicious file is read and displayed. Affected Products: 1-Phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) using NMC2 including Smart-UPS, Symmetra, and Galaxy 3500 with Network Management Card 2 (NMC2): AP9630/AP9630CH/AP9630J, AP9631/AP9631CH/AP9631J, AP9635/AP9635J (NMC2 AOS V6.9.8 and earlier), 3-Phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) using NMC2 including Symmetra PX 250/500 (SYPX) Network Management Card 2 (NMC2): AP9630/AP9630CH/AP9630J, AP9631/AP9631CH/AP9631J, AP9635/AP9635J (NMC2 AOS V6.9.6 and earlier), 3-Phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) using NMC2 including Symmetra PX 48/96/100/160 kW UPS (PX2), Symmetra PX 20/40 kW UPS (SY3P), Gutor (SXW, GVX), and Galaxy (GVMTS, GVMSA, GVXTS, GVXSA, G7K, GFC, G9KCHU): AP9630/AP9630CH/AP9630J, AP9631/AP9631CH/AP9631J, AP9635/AP9635CH (NMC2 AOS V6.9.6 and earlier), 1-Phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) using NMC3 including Smart-UPS, Symmetra, and Galaxy 3500 with Network Management Card 3 (NMC3): AP9640/AP9640J, AP9641/AP9641J, AP9643/AP9643J (NMC3 AOS V1.4.2.1 and earlier), APC Rack Power Distribution Units (PDU) using NMC2 2G Metered/Switched Rack PDUs with embedded NMC2: AP84XX, AP86XX, AP88XX, AP89XX (NMC2 AOS V6.9.6 and earlier), APC Rack Power Distribution Units (PDU) using NMC3 2G Metered/Switched Rack PDUs with embedded NMC3: APDU99xx (NMC3 AOS V1.4.0 and earlier), APC 3-Phase Power Distribution Products using NMC2 Galaxy RPP: GRPPIP2X84 (NMC2 AOS V6.9.6 and earlier), Network Management Card 2 (NMC2) for InfraStruxure 150 kVA PDU with 84 Poles (X84P): PDPB150G6F (NMC2 AOS V6.9.6 and earlier), Network Management Card 2 for InfraStruxure 40/60kVA PDU (XPDU) PD40G6FK1-M, PD40F6FK1-M, PD40L6FK1-M, PDRPPNX10 M,PD60G6FK1, PD60F6FK1, PD60L6FK1, PDRPPNX10, PD40E5EK20-M, PD40H5EK20-M (NMC2 AOS V6.9.6 and earlier), Network Management Card 2 for Modular 150/175kVA PDU (XRDP): PDPM150G6F, PDPM150L6F, PDPM175G6H (NMC2 AOS V6.9.6 and earlier), Network Management Card 2 for 400 and 500 kVA (PMM): PMM400-ALA, PMM400-ALAX, PMM400-CUB, PMM500-ALA, PMM500-ALAX, PMM500-CUB (NMC2 AOS V6.9.6 and earlier), Network Management Card 2 for Modular PDU (XRDP2G): PDPM72F-5U, PDPM138H-5U, PDPM144F, PDPM138H-R, PDPM277H, PDPM288G6H (NMC2 AOS V6.9.6 and earlier), Rack Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) Embedded NMC2: Rack Automatic Transfer Switches - AP44XX (ATS4G) (NMC2 AOS V6.9.6 and earlier), Network Management Card 2 (NMC2) Cooling Products: InRow Cooling for series ACRP5xx, ACRP1xx, ACRD5xx, and ACRC5xx SKUs (ACRP2G), InRow Cooling for series ACRC10x SKUs (RC10X2G), InRow Cooling for series ACRD6xx and ACRC6xx SKUs (ACRD2G), InRow Cooling Display for series ACRD3xx (ACRC2G), InRow Cooling for series ACSC1xx SKUs (SC2G), InRow Cooling for series ACRD1xx and ACRD2xx (ACRPTK2G), Ecoflair IAEC25/50 Air Economizer Display (EB2G), Uniflair SP UCF0481I, UCF0341I (UNFLRSP), Uniflair LE DX Perimeter Cooling Display for SKUs: IDAV, IDEV, IDWV, IUAV, IUEV, IUWV, IXAV, IXEV, IXWV, LDAV, LDEV, and LDWV (LEDX2G), Refrigerant Distribution Unit: ACDA9xx (RDU) (NMC2 AOS V6.9.6 and earlier), Environmental Monitoring Unit with embedded NMC2 (NB250): NetBotz NBRK0250 (NMC2 AOS V6.9.6 and earlier), and Network Management Card 2 (NMC2): AP9922 Battery Management System (BM4) (NMC2 AOS V6.9.6 and earlier)
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/02/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw classified under CWE-79 that affects numerous APC network management devices operating on older firmware versions. The security weakness occurs during web page generation when user input is improperly neutralized, creating an opportunity for arbitrary script execution. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious files or inputs that are subsequently read and displayed by the affected systems, potentially allowing remote code execution and unauthorized access to network management interfaces. The vulnerability impacts a wide range of power distribution and environmental monitoring equipment including uninterruptible power supplies, rack PDUs, cooling systems, and battery management units. Systems utilizing Network Management Card 2 (NMC2) firmware versions 6.9.8 and earlier, as well as NMC3 firmware versions 1.4.2.1 and earlier, are all susceptible to this attack vector.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding within the web interfaces of affected APC devices. When legitimate users interact with management portals or view system status information, the applications fail to properly sanitize user-supplied data before rendering it in web pages. This allows malicious actors to inject script code that executes in the context of authenticated sessions, potentially enabling full administrative control over the affected systems. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it affects critical infrastructure equipment where network management interfaces are often accessible from untrusted networks or directly exposed to external access points. The flaw exists across multiple device categories including 1-phase and 3-phase UPS systems, rack PDUs, modular PDUs, ATS systems, and various cooling solutions within the APC product line.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple web application attacks, as it can compromise entire data center infrastructure management systems. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to manipulate power distribution controls, access sensitive environmental monitoring data, or escalate privileges within network management domains. The attack surface includes not only direct web interface access but also potential chain reactions where compromised devices could serve as entry points for broader network infiltration. Organizations using affected APC equipment face significant risk of unauthorized system manipulation, potential service disruption through power management interference, and exposure of sensitive operational data. The vulnerability's exploitation capability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for scripting and T1566.001 for spearphishing with attachments, as attackers could deliver malicious payloads through web-based interfaces.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate firmware updates to the latest available versions that address the XSS vulnerability, along with network segmentation to limit direct access to management interfaces. Organizations must implement proper input validation controls and output encoding mechanisms across all web applications serving management functions. Network administrators should deploy web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious script injection attempts, while also monitoring for unusual activity patterns in management system access logs. Regular security assessments should verify that all affected devices have been updated to patched firmware versions, with particular attention to legacy systems that may not receive ongoing support. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date firmware across all networked infrastructure devices and implementing robust security controls around administrative interfaces. Organizations should also consider implementing additional authentication measures including multi-factor authentication for management access and regular review of access permissions to minimize the potential impact of any successful exploitation attempts.