8.8
CWE
863 269
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-27661: Facility Explorer

First published: Thu Jul 01 2021(Updated: )

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could give an authenticated Facility Explorer SNC Series Supervisory Controller (F4-SNC) user an unintended level of access to the controller’s file system, allowing them to access or modify system files by sending specifically crafted web messages to the F4-SNC.

Credit: productsecurity@jci.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Johnsoncontrols F4-snc Firmware=11
Johnsoncontrols F4-snc
Johnson Controls Facility Explorer SNC Series Supervisory Controller=11

Remedy

Apply a patch to the Facility Explorer SNC Series Supervisory Controllers (F4-SNC).

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-27661?

    CVE-2021-27661 is a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user of the Facility Explorer SNC Series Supervisory Controller (F4-SNC) to gain unauthorized access to the controller's file system.

  • How does CVE-2021-27661 impact Johnson Controls F4-SNC firmware version 11?

    CVE-2021-27661 affects Johnson Controls F4-SNC firmware version 11, allowing an authenticated user to access or modify system files.

  • How severe is CVE-2021-27661?

    CVE-2021-27661 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is classified as high severity.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-27661?

    To fix CVE-2021-27661, users should apply the necessary patches or updates provided by Johnson Controls.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-27661?

    More information about CVE-2021-27661 can be found on the official websites of US-CERT and Johnson Controls.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203