CVE-2021-36204 Insufficiently Protected Credentials in Metasys
Attackers can obtain plain-text credentials via API calls in Johnson Controls Metasys building automation systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-36204?
CVE-2021-36204 is a high-severity vulnerability in Johnson Controls Metasys ADS/ADX/OAS, published on 13 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Under some circumstances an Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability in Johnson Controls Metasys ADS/ADX/OAS 10 versions prior to 10.1.6 and 11 versions prior to 11.0.3 allows API calls to expose credentials in plain text.
Weakness: CWE-522
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36204?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Johnsoncontrols Metasys Application and Data Server, Johnsoncontrols Metasys Extended Application and Data Server, Johnsoncontrols Metasys Open Application Server.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36204?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-36204 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-36204 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-36204 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Johnson Controls Metasys ADS/ADX/OAS
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4h8x-xvqq-f78f.