CVE-2022-21940

Name: CVE-2022-21940
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-09T21:15:11.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21940 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute vulnerability in Johnson Controls System Configuration Tool (SCT) version 14 prior to 14.2.3 and version 15 prior to 15.0.3 could allow access to the cookie.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute vulnerability in Johnson Controls System Configuration Tool (SCT) version 14 prior to 14.2.3 and version 15 prior to 15.0.3 could allow access to the cookie.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.37%

29.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Johnsoncontrols	Metasys System Configuration Tool	>= 14.0, < 14.2.3
Johnsoncontrols	Metasys System Configuration Tool	>= 15.0, < 15.0.3

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-23-040-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource, VDB Entry
https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/cyber-solutions/security-advisoriesVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-23-040-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource, VDB Entry
https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/cyber-solutions/security-advisoriesVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21940?

How severe is CVE-2022-21940?

CVE-2022-21940 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21940?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST