CVE-2025-26385
CVE-2025-26385 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.5. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 9.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-206581
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Johnson Controls Metasys component listed below have Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command (Command Injection) Vulnerability . Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote SQL execution This issue affects * Metasys: Application and Data Server (ADS) installed with SQL Express deployed as part of the Metasys 14.1 and prior installation, * Extended Application and Data Server (ADX) installed with SQL Express deployed as part of the Metasys 14.1 installation, * LCS8500 or NAE8500 installed with SQL Express deployed as part of the Metasys installation Releases 12.0 through 14.1, * System Configuration Tool (SCT) installed with SQL Express deployed as part of the SCT installation 17.1 and prior, * Controller Configuration Tool (CCT) installed with SQL Express deployed as part of the CCT installation 17.0 and prior.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-26385?
- Johnson Controls Metasys component listed below have Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command (Command Injection) Vulnerability . Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote SQL execution This issue affects * Metasys: Application and Data Server (ADS) installed with SQL Express deployed as part of the Metasys 14.1 and prior installation, * Extended Application and Data Server (ADX) installed with SQL Express deployed as part of the Metasys 14.1 installation, * LCS8500 or NAE8500 installed with SQL Express deployed as part of the Metasys installation Releases 12.0 through 14.1, * System Configuration Tool (SCT) installed with SQL Express deployed as part of the SCT installation 17.1 and prior, * Controller Configuration Tool (CCT) installed with SQL Express deployed as part of the CCT installation 17.0 and prior.
- How severe is CVE-2025-26385?
- CVE-2025-26385 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.5, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2025-26385 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-26385?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-26385 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-26385 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-206581.
- When was CVE-2025-26385 published?
- CVE-2025-26385 was published on 2026-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-027-04
- https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/trust-center/cybersecurity/security-advisories
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