CVE-2022-21936 Metasys MVE

High 8.1 Published Updated

An Active Directory user can execute validated actions without a valid password in the Metasys MVE SMP UI, bypassing authentication controls.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-21936?

CVE-2022-21936 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Oct 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

On Metasys ADX Server version 12.0 running MVE, an Active Directory user could execute validated actions without providing a valid password when using MVE SMP UI.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-21936?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Johnsoncontrols Metasys Extended Application and Data Server.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21936?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-21936 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2022-21936 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-21936 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jhww-39jr-3qqf.

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