CVE-2025-61738 Johnson Controls PowerG and IQPanel cleartext transmission of sensitive information
Attackers can capture network keys and read or write encrypted packets on the PowerG network, compromising security panel communications.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-61738?
CVE-2025-61738 is a low-severity vulnerability in Johnson Controls IQPanel2, IQHub,IQPanel2+,IQPanel 4,PowerG, published on 22 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Under certain circumstances, attacker can capture the network key, read or write encrypted packets on the PowerG network.
Weakness: CWE-319
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-61738?
How do I fix CVE-2025-61738?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-61738 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-61738 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-61738 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8953-5927-ff93.