CVE-2021-27657
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CVE-2021-27657 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Johnsoncontrols | Metasys | <= 11.0 |
References
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-159-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://us-cert.gov/ics/advisoriesThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-159-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://us-cert.gov/ics/advisoriesThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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