How severe is CVE-2026-27875?

CVE-2026-27875 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2026-27875 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-27875?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-27875 published?

CVE-2026-27875 was published on 2026-08-21.

CVE-2026-27875

CVE-2026-27875 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9. 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-316.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-316
Published: 2026-08-21
Last modified: 2026-08-21

Description

Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Memory vulnerability in Johnson Controls Simplex Incident Manager / Autocall Fire Administrator may allow an attcker to Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data. This issue affects Simplex Incident Manager / Autocall Fire Administrator: before 2.01.05.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-27875?: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Memory vulnerability in Johnson Controls Simplex Incident Manager / Autocall Fire Administrator may allow an attcker to Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data. This issue affects Simplex Incident Manager / Autocall Fire Administrator: before 2.01.05.
How severe is CVE-2026-27875?: CVE-2026-27875 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2026-27875 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-27875?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-27875 published?: CVE-2026-27875 was published on 2026-08-21.

References

https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/trust-center/cybersecurity/security-advisories

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