Multiple vulnerabilities in Johnson Controls Metasys ADS/ADX/OAS Servers
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 6 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-36205 CVE-2021-36207 CVE-2022-21934 CVE-2022-21938 CVE-2022-21935 CVE-2022-21937 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-459 CWE-269 CWE-620 CWE-79 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Metasys ADS Server applications / Application servers Metasys ADX Server applications / Application servers Metasys Open Application Server (OAS) Server applications / Other server solutions |
| Vendor | Johnson Controls |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 6 vulnerabilities.
Updated 29.04.2022
Added vulnerability #2
Updated 06.05.2022
Added vulnerability #3
Updated 15.06.2022
Added vulnerabilities #4-6
1) Incomplete cleanup
EUVDB-ID: #VU62369
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36205
CWE-ID:
CWE-459 - Incomplete cleanup
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the session token is not cleared upon log out. A remote attacker can use a session token that has not been cleared upon log out of an authenticated user.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMetasys ADS: 10 - 11
Metasys ADX: 10 - 11
Metasys Open Application Server (OAS): 10 - 11
External linkshttp://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-104-02
http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/cyber-solutions/security-advisories
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Improper Privilege Management
EUVDB-ID: #VU62691
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36207
CWE-ID:
CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management. A remote user can escalate privileges.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMetasys ADS: 10 - 11
Metasys ADX: 10 - 11
Metasys Open Application Server (OAS): 10 - 11
External linkshttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-118-01
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Unverified Password Change
EUVDB-ID: #VU62832
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21934
CWE-ID:
CWE-620 - Unverified Password Change
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to unverified password change issue. A remote user on the local network can lock other users out of the system and take over accounts.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMetasys ADS: 10 - 11
Metasys ADX: 10 - 11
Metasys Open Application Server (OAS): 10 - 11
External linkshttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-125-01
http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/-/media/jci/cyber-solutions/product-security-advisories/2022/jci-psa-2022-09.pdf?la=en&hash=CDBC2D715E982A79F3A11C86819CF4766F047274
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
4) Cross-site scripting
EUVDB-ID: #VU64384
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21938
CWE-ID:
CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the Draft Graphics (MUI Graphics) web interfaces. A remote user can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMetasys ADS: 10 - 11
Metasys ADX: 10 - 11
Metasys Open Application Server (OAS): 10 - 11
External linkshttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-165-01
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
5) Unverified Password Change
EUVDB-ID: #VU64381
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21935
CWE-ID:
CWE-620 - Unverified Password Change
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to unverified password change issue. A remote attacker on the local network can guess password at a high rate.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMetasys ADS: 10 - 11
Metasys ADX: 10 - 11
Metasys Open Application Server (OAS): 10 - 11
External linkshttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-165-01
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
6) Cross-site scripting
EUVDB-ID: #VU64382
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21937
CWE-ID:
CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote user can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMetasys ADS: 10 - 11
Metasys ADX: 10 - 11
Metasys Open Application Server (OAS): 10 - 11
External linkshttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-165-01
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
