Improper Privilege Management in Johnson Controls products - CVE-2021-36207

Vulnerability identifier: #VU62691

CSH Severity: Medium

CVSS v4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36207

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management. A remote user can escalate privileges.

Metasys ADS
Metasys ADX
Metasys Open Application Server (OAS)

Install updates from vendor's website.

Metasys ADS - addressed in versions 10.1.5, 11.0.2
Metasys ADX - addressed in versions 10.1.5, 11.0.2
Metasys Open Application Server (OAS) - addressed in versions 10.1.5, 11.0.2

• https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-118-01

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Johnson Controls Metasys ADS/ADX/OAS Servers