Security News

Cybersecurity news aggregator

🔓
CRITICAL Vulnerabilities CISA All Advisories

Johnson Controls Metasys Products

A command injection vulnerability (CVE-2025-26385, CVSS 10) in Johnson Controls Metasys products could allow remote SQL execution, potentially leading to data alteration or loss. Affected versions include Metasys ADS <=14.1, ADX 14.1, LCS8500 >=12.0 and <=14.1, NAE8500 >=12.0 and <=14.1, SCT <=17.1, and CCT <=17.0. Johnson Controls recommends downloading and executing the Metasys patch for GIV-165989 from the License Portal. Additional mitigations include network segmentation, restricting access from untrusted networks, and closing incoming TCP port 1433.
Read Full Article →

View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in remote SQL execution, leading to alteration or loss of data. The following versions of Johnson Controls Metasys Products are affected: Metasys Application and Data Server (ADS) (CVE-2025-26385) Metasys Extended Application and Data Server (ADX) (CVE-2025-26385) Metasys LCS8500 (CVE-2025-26385) Metasys NAE8500 (CVE-2025-26385) Metasys System Configuration Tool (SCT) (CVE-2025-26385) Metasys Controller Configuration Tool (CCT) (CVE-2025-26385) CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities v3 10 Johnson Controls Johnson Controls Metasys Products Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') Background Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Commercial Facilities, Critical Manufacturing, Energy, Government Services and Facilities, Transportation Systems Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide Company Headquarters Location: Ireland Vulnerabilities Expand All + CVE-2025-26385 Under certain circumstances a successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote SQL execution. View CVE Details Affected Products Johnson Controls Metasys Products Vendor: Johnson Controls Product Version: Johnson Controls Metasys Application and Data Server (ADS): <=14.1, Johnson Controls Metasys Extended Application and Data Server (ADX):14.1, Johnson Controls Metasys LCS8500: >=12.0|<=14.1, Johnson Controls Metasys NAE8500: >=12.0|<=14.1, Johnson Controls Metasys System Configuration Tool (SCT): <=17.1, Johnson Controls Metasys Controller Configuration Tool (CCT): <=17.0 Product Status: known_affected Remediations Mitigation Johnson Controls recommends downloading and executing the Metasys patch for GIV-165989 from the License Portal. Login credentials are required. Mitigation Johnson Controls advises following the Metasys Release 14 Hardening Guide to ensure each Metasys installation is on a segmented network and not exposed to untrusted networks such as the internet. Mitigation Additionally, closing incoming TCP port 1433 can protect against exploitation of this vulnerability. Mitigation For more detailed mitigation instructions, visit Johnson Controls Product Security Advisory JCI-PSA-2026-02. Relevant CWE: CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') Metrics CVSS Version Base Score Base Severity Vector String 3.1 10 CRITICAL CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Acknowledgments Johnson Controls reported this vulnerability to CISA Legal Notice and Terms of Use This product is provided subject to this Notification (https://www.cisa.gov/notification) and this Privacy & Use policy (https://www.cisa.gov/privacy-policy). Recommended Practices CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability, such as: Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet. Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks. When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices. CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures. CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies. CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets. Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies. Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents. No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time. Revision History Initial Release Date: 2026-01-27 Date Revision Summary 2026-01-27 1 Initial Republication of Johnson Controls advisory JCI-PSA-2026-02 Legal Notice and Terms of Use

Share this article