CVE-2022-21938 Metasys MUI Graphics XSS

High 8.1 Published Updated

Attackers can inject malicious code into the Metasys MUI Graphics web interface, potentially compromising user sessions or executing scripts.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-21938?

CVE-2022-21938 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Johnson Controls Metasys ADS/ADX/OAS server, published on 15 Jun 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Under certain circumstances, a vulnerability in Metasys ADS/ADX/OAS 10 versions prior to 10.1.5 and Metasys ADS/ADX/OAS 11 versions prior to 11.0.2 could allow a user to inject malicious code into the MUI Graphics web interface.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-21938?

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-2022-21938?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-21938 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2022-21938 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-21938 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3279-q5c5-7rr6.

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