CVE-2021-27657
mediumpriority · track · 35EPSS 0.012 · 69 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-28
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could give an authenticated Metasys user an unintended level of access to the server file system, allowing them to access or modify system files by sending specifically crafted web messages to the Metasys system. This issue affects: Johnson Controls Metasys version 11.0 and prior versions.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedMetasyscisa_csaf_ot
Delete any user accounts if the user is no longer with the company or have been reassigned to another position where they no longer need to use Metasys.
- MitigationMetasyscisa_csaf_ot
Johnson Controls recommends that users of versions earlier than 9.0 upgrade to a supported release. Users of Version 9.0 (engine), 10.0, 10.1, or 11.0 are recommended to install the patch.
cvss
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base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 6.5–8.8
weaknesses
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affected products (4)
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advisories (1)
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- ICSA-21-159-01Johnson Controls Metasys2021-06-08icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could give an authenticated Metasys user an unintended level of access to the server file system, allowing them to access or modify system files by sending specifically crafted web messages to the Metasys system.
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sources
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references (11)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-159-01cnnvd
- https://us-cert.gov/ics/advisoriescnnvd
- https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ESB-2021.2045cnnvd
- https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2021060922cnnvd
- https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/cyber-solutions/security-advisoriescnnvd
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-159-01enisa_euvd
- https://us-cert.gov/ics/advisoriesenisa_euvd
- https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/cyber-solutions/security-advisoriesenisa_euvd
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