# CVE-2026-22622: Eaton Tripp Lite PADM privilege escalation in session management interface

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-22622-eaton-tripp-lite-padm-privilege-escalation-in-session-management  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-30. Updated: 2026-07-30  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-22622 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.8 · Published 2026-07-30

A security vulnerability exists in the management software for Eaton Tripp Lite power distribution and backup devices. An authorized user with low-level access could exploit this flaw to gain full administrative control over the device. This could allow an attacker to disrupt power operations, modify critical settings, or use the device as a foothold within the corporate network.

Vendors: [Eaton](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/eaton).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-22622 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-22622 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-22622?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 30 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Eaton PADM firmware Versions 20 and prior.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-22622?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-22622 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in device firmware.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-22622?** Check whether you run Eaton PADM firmware at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

An OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) exists in the session management interface of Eaton Tripp Lite PADM firmware. The flaw stems from improper input validation of parameters passed through the web-based management interface. A remote attacker with low-privileged credentials can exploit this by sending specially crafted requests to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. Successful exploitation results in a complete compromise of the device with unrestricted administrative access. The vulnerability affects PADM versions up to and including version 20.

## Affected products

- Eaton Tripp Lite series PADM firmware Versions 20 and prior

## Timeline

- 2026-07-30: disclosed
- 2026-07-30: advisory

## References

- [https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/eaton-vulnerability-advisory.pdf](https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/eaton-vulnerability-advisory.pdf)
- [https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/products/backup-power-ups-surge-it-power-distribution/eol/secure/eaton-tripp-lite-series-padm-20-eol-notice.pdf](https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/products/backup-power-ups-surge-it-power-distribution/eol/secure/eaton-tripp-lite-series-padm-20-eol-notice.pdf)

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- [Eaton Tripp Lite PADM authentication bypass via SQL injection](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-22620-eaton-tripp-lite-padm-authentication-bypass-via-sql-injection)