CVE-2025-26385: Metasys product command injection vulnerability could allow remote SQL execution

Published Jan 30, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Johnson Controls Metasys Application and Data Server (ADS)<14.1
Johnson Controls Metasys Extended Application and Data Server (ADX)<14.1
Johnson Controls LCS8500 or NAE8500>=12.0<14.1
Johnson Controls Metasys System Configuration Tool (SCT)<17.1
Johnson Controls Controller Configuration Tool (CCT)<17.0

Remediation

Information

a. Follow the Johnson Controls hardening guide steps to ensure your Metasys installation is on a segmented network, not exposed to untrusted networks such as the internet b. Download and execute the Metasys patch for GIV-165989 from the License Portal https://software.jci.com/licenseportal/ . Login credentials are required c. Close incoming TCP port 1433 d. For more detailed mitigation instructions, please see Johnson Controls Product Security Advisory JCI-PSA-2026-02 at the following location: https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/cyber-solutions/security-advisories

Event History

Jan 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:05 AM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-26385?

CVE-2025-26385 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote SQL execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-26385?

To fix CVE-2025-26385, you should update affected Johnson Controls Metasys products to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-26385?

Products affected by CVE-2025-26385 include Johnson Controls Metasys Application and Data Server, Extended Application and Data Server, LCS8500 or NAE8500, System Configuration Tool, and Controller Configuration Tool.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-26385?

CVE-2025-26385 is classified as a command injection vulnerability that involves improper neutralization of special elements used in a command.

5

Can CVE-2025-26385 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-26385 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute SQL commands on the affected systems.

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