CVE-2021-36207
Metasys privilege management
8.8CVSSHIGH
Description
Under certain circumstances improper privilege management in Metasys ADS/ADX/OAS servers versions 10 and 11 could allow an authenticated user to elevate their privileges to administrator.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
johnsoncontrolscommercialUSICS / OT / IoTaka metasys extended application and data server, metasys application and data server, metasys open application server
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Privilege Escalation
References
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-118-01
cisa.gov
https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/cyber-solutions/security-advisories
johnsoncontrols.com
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-118-01
cisa.gov
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Timeline
Published
Apr 29, 2022
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024
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