CVE-2025-26385
Metasys product command injection vulnerability could allow remote SQL execution
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 30, 2026, 11:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 30, 2026, 11:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-26385
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 7281d04a-a537-43df-bfb4-fa4110af9d01 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Metasys, ADS, ADX, LCS8500, NAE8500, SCT, and CCT to patched versions.
- Ensure SQL Express is updated or reconfigured.
- Apply vendor security recommendations for affected components.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-26385.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-027-04 | |
| https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/trust-center/cybersecurity/security-advisories |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-26385 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-26385
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-77 Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-027-04 Added Reference https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/trust-center/cybersecurity/security-advisories