CVE-2026-21654 (GCVE-0-2026-21654)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-02-27 08:38 – Updated: 2026-02-27 09:24
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Title
Johnson Controls -Frick Quantum HD- Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
Summary
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.
Severity ?
8.8 (High)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CWE
  • CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Assigner
jci
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Johnson Controls Frick Controls Quantum HD Affected: Frick Controls Quantum HD version 10.22 and prior
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Credits
Noam Moshe of Claroty Team 82 Research group
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