Summary
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in remote SQL execution, leading to alteration or loss of data.
The following versions of Johnson Controls Metasys Products are affected:
- Metasys Application and Data Server (ADS) (CVE-2025-26385)
- Metasys Extended Application and Data Server (ADX) (CVE-2025-26385)
- Metasys LCS8500 (CVE-2025-26385)
- Metasys NAE8500 (CVE-2025-26385)
- Metasys System Configuration Tool (SCT) (CVE-2025-26385)
- Metasys Controller Configuration Tool (CCT) (CVE-2025-26385)
| CVSS | Vendor | Equipment | Vulnerabilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| v3 10 | Johnson Controls | Johnson Controls Metasys Products | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command (‘Command Injection’) |
Background
- Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Commercial Facilities, Critical Manufacturing, Energy, Government Services and Facilities, Transportation Systems
- Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide
- Company Headquarters Location: Ireland
Vulnerabilities
CVE-2025-26385
Under certain circumstances a successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote SQL execution.
Affected Products
Johnson Controls Metasys Products
Vendor:
Johnson Controls
Product Version:
Johnson Controls Metasys Application and Data Server (ADS): <=14.1, Johnson Controls Metasys Extended Application and Data Server (ADX):14.1, Johnson Controls Metasys LCS8500: >=12.0|<=14.1, Johnson Controls Metasys NAE8500: >=12.0|<=14.1, Johnson Controls Metasys System Configuration Tool (SCT): <=17.1, Johnson Controls Metasys Controller Configuration Tool (CCT): <=17.0
Product Status:
known_affected
Relevant CWE: CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command (‘Command Injection’)
Metrics
Acknowledgments
- Johnson Controls reported this vulnerability to CISA
Legal Notice and Terms of Use
This product is provided subject to this Notification (https://www.cisa.gov/notification) and this Privacy & Use policy (https://www.cisa.gov/privacy-policy).
Recommended Practices
CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability, such as:
Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet.
Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks.
When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices.
CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.
CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.
CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.
Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B–Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.
Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.
No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time.
Revision History
- Initial Release Date: 2026-01-27
| Date | Revision | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-27 | 1 | Initial Republication of Johnson Controls advisory JCI-PSA-2026-02 |