CVE-2022-21941 (GCVE-0-2022-21941)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-08-31 15:59 – Updated: 2024-09-17 01:51
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
iSTAR Ultra
Summary
All versions of iSTAR Ultra prior to version 6.8.9.CU01 are vulnerable to a command injection that could allow an unauthenticated user root access to the system.
Severity
10 (Critical)
CWE
- CWE-77 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/cyber-solutions/s… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-2… | third-party-advisoryx_refsource_CERT |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Controls | iSTAR Ultra |
Affected:
all versions prior to 6.8.9.CU01 , < 6.8.9.CU01
(custom)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2022-08-30 00:00
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