Vulnerability · Published Mar 10, 2020 · Assigned by jci
CVE-2020-9044Metasys Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
High 7.5
In plain English
A high-severity XML external entity in Metasys Application and Data Server (ADS, ADS-Lite) from Johnson Controls. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.3% (higher than 70% of all known vulnerabilities).
Official description
XXE vulnerability exists in the Metasys family of product Web Services which has the potential to facilitate DoS attacks or harvesting of ASCII server files. This affects Johnson Controls' Metasys Application and Data Server (ADS, ADS-Lite) versions 10.1 and prior; Metasys Extended Application and Data Server (ADX) versions 10.1 and prior; Metasys Open Data Server (ODS) versions 10.1 and prior; Metasys Open Application Server (OAS) version 10.1; Metasys Network Automation Engine (NAE55 only) versions 9.0.1, 9.0.2, 9.0.3, 9.0.5, 9.0.6; Metasys Network Integration Engine (NIE55/NIE59) versions 9.0.1, 9.0.2, 9.0.3, 9.0.5, 9.0.6; Metasys NAE85 and NIE85 versions 10.1 and prior; Metasys LonWorks Control Server (LCS) versions 10.1 and prior; Metasys System Configuration Tool (SCT) versions 13.2 and prior; Metasys Smoke Control Network Automation Engine (NAE55, UL 864 UUKL/ORD-C100-13 UUKLC 10th Edition Listed) version 8.1.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Controls | Metasys Application and Data Server (ADS, ADS-Lite) | versions 10.1 and prior |
| Johnson Controls | Metasys Extended Application and Data Server (ADX) | versions 10.1 and prior |
| Johnson Controls | Metasys Open Data Server (ODS) | versions 10.1 and prior |
| Johnson Controls | Metasys Open Application Server (OAS) | version 10.1 |
| Johnson Controls | Metasys Network Automation Engine (NAE55 only) | versions 9.0.19.0.29.0.39.0.59.0.6 |
| Johnson Controls | Metasys Network Integration Engine (NIE55/NIE59) | versions 9.0.19.0.29.0.39.0.59.0.6 |
| Johnson Controls | Metasys NAE85 and NIE85 | versions 10.1 and prior |
| Johnson Controls | Metasys LonWorks Control Server (LCS) | versions 10.1 and prior |
| Johnson Controls | Metasys System Configuration Tool (SCT) | versions 13.2 and prior |
| Johnson Controls | Metasys Smoke Control Network Automation Engine (NAE55, UL 864 UUKL/ORD-C100-13 UUKLC 10th Edition Listed) | version 8.1 |
Weakness: CWE-611 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
References
- https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/cyber-solutions/security-advisories x_refsource_CONFIRM
- ICS-CERT Advisory third-party-advisory, x_refsource_CERT