How severe is CVE-2026-21654?

CVE-2026-21654 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-21654 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-21654?

CVE-2026-21654 affects Johnsoncontrols Frick Controls Quantum Hd Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-21654?

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-2026-21654 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-21654 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9010.

When was CVE-2026-21654 published?

CVE-2026-21654 was published on 2026-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-21654

CVE-2026-21654 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Johnsoncontrols Frick Controls Quantum Hd Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v4: 8.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-9010
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Johnsoncontrols Frick Controls Quantum Hd Firmware
Published: 2026-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in Johnson Controls Frick Controls Quantum HD allows OS Command Injection. Insufficient validation of input in certain parameters may permit unexpected actions, which could impact the security of the device before authentication occurs.This issue affects Frick Controls Quantum HD version 10.22 and prior.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-21654?: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in Johnson Controls Frick Controls Quantum HD allows OS Command Injection. Insufficient validation of input in certain parameters may permit unexpected actions, which could impact the security of the device before authentication occurs.This issue affects Frick Controls Quantum HD version 10.22 and prior.
How severe is CVE-2026-21654?: CVE-2026-21654 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-21654 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-21654?: CVE-2026-21654 affects Johnsoncontrols Frick Controls Quantum Hd Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-21654?: 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-2026-21654 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-21654 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9010.
When was CVE-2026-21654 published?: CVE-2026-21654 was published on 2026-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:frick_controls_quantum_hd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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