How severe is CVE-2021-36205?

CVE-2021-36205 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-36205 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-36205?

CVE-2021-36205 primarily affects Johnsoncontrols Metasys Application And Data Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36205?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-36205 published?

CVE-2021-36205 was published on 2022-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-36205

CVE-2021-36205 is a high-severity vulnerability in Johnsoncontrols Metasys Application And Data Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-459.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-459
Affected product: Johnsoncontrols Metasys Application And Data Server
Published: 2022-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Under certain circumstances the session token is not cleared on logout.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-36205?: Under certain circumstances the session token is not cleared on logout.
How severe is CVE-2021-36205?: CVE-2021-36205 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-36205 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-36205?: CVE-2021-36205 primarily affects Johnsoncontrols Metasys Application And Data Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36205?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-36205 published?: CVE-2021-36205 was published on 2022-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metasys_application_and_data_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metasys_extended_application_and_data_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metasys_open_application_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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