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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- CVSS v3 9.8
- ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low skill level to exploit
- Vendor: Kantech, a subsidiary of Johnson Controls
- Equipment: EntraPass
- Vulnerability: Improper Input Validation
2. RISK EVALUATION
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow malicious code execution with system-level privileges.
3. TECHNICAL DETAILS
3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS
The following versions of Kantech EntraPass security management software are affected:
- Corporate Edition: All versions prior to v8.10
- Global Edition: All versions prior to v8.10
3.2 VULNERABILITY OVERVIEW
3.2.1 IMPROPER INPUT VALIDATION CWE-20
An issue with an API may allow an attacker to upload and execute malicious code with system-level privileges.
CVE-2019-7589 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
3.3 BACKGROUND
- CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Critical Manufacturing
- COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide
- COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: Ireland
3.4 RESEARCHER
Joachim Kerschbaumer reported this vulnerability to Johnson Controls.
3. MITIGATIONS
Johnson Controls recommends the following:
- Upgrade to EntraPass Version 8.10
- For users unable to upgrade, please reference the Johnson Controls Product Security Advisory for temporary workaround instructions.
For questions concerning this product, contact Johnson Controls Global Product Security; email: productsecurity@jci.com
CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.
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No known public exploits specifically target this vulnerability.
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