Improper Authentication in Johnson Controls Metasys ADX Server
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-21936 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-287 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Metasys ADX Server applications / Application servers |
| Vendor | Johnson Controls |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication
EUVDB-ID: #VU67916
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21936
CWE-ID:
CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected application does not prove or insufficiently validates user identity claims. A remote user can execute validated actions without providing a valid password.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMetasys ADX: 12.0
External linkshttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-277-01
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.
