Metasys Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Priority MEDIUM 42CWE-611Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · None · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.01286 70th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Controls | Metasys Application and Data Server (ADS, ADS-Lite) | up to 10.1 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Johnson Controls | Metasys Extended Application and Data Server (ADX) | up to 10.1 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Johnson Controls | Metasys Open Data Server (ODS) | up to 10.1 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Johnson Controls | Metasys Open Application Server (OAS) | version 10.1 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Johnson Controls | Metasys Network Automation Engine (NAE55 only) | versions 9.0.1; 9.0.2; 9.0.3; 9.0.5; 9.0.6 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Johnson Controls | Metasys Network Integration Engine (NIE55/NIE59) | versions 9.0.1; 9.0.2; 9.0.3; 9.0.5; 9.0.6 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Johnson Controls | Metasys NAE85 and NIE85 | up to 10.1 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Johnson Controls | Metasys LonWorks Control Server (LCS) | up to 10.1 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Johnson Controls | Metasys System Configuration Tool (SCT) | up to 13.2 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Johnson Controls | Metasys Smoke Control Network Automation Engine (NAE55, UL 864 UUKL/ORD-C100-13 UUKLC 10th Edition Listed) | version 8.1 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Metasys Application and Data Server (ADS, ADS-Lite) VendorJohnson Controls Affected up to 10.1 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Metasys Extended Application and Data Server (ADX) VendorJohnson Controls Affected up to 10.1 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Metasys Open Data Server (ODS) VendorJohnson Controls Affected up to 10.1 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Metasys Open Application Server (OAS) VendorJohnson Controls Affected version 10.1 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Metasys Network Automation Engine (NAE55 only) VendorJohnson Controls Affected versions 9.0.1; 9.0.2; 9.0.3; 9.0.5; 9.0.6 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Metasys Network Integration Engine (NIE55/NIE59) VendorJohnson Controls Affected versions 9.0.1; 9.0.2; 9.0.3; 9.0.5; 9.0.6 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Metasys NAE85 and NIE85 VendorJohnson Controls Affected up to 10.1 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Metasys LonWorks Control Server (LCS) VendorJohnson Controls Affected up to 10.1 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Metasys System Configuration Tool (SCT) VendorJohnson Controls Affected up to 13.2 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Metasys Smoke Control Network Automation Engine (NAE55, UL 864 UUKL/ORD-C100-13 UUKLC 10th Edition Listed) VendorJohnson Controls Affected version 8.1 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 34
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metasys_application_and_data_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 10.1 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metasys_application_and_data_server:*:*:*:*:lite:*:*:* | up to 10.1 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metasys_extended_application_and_data_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 10.1 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metasys_lonworks_control_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 10.1 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metasys_open_application_server:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 10.1 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metasys_open_data_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 10.1 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metasys_system_configuration_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 13.2 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nae55_firmware:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0.1 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nae55_firmware:9.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0.2 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nae55_firmware:9.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0.3 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
- cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metasys_application_and_data_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 10.1 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metasys_application_and_data_server:*:*:*:*:lite:*:*:* Versions up to 10.1 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metasys_extended_application_and_data_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 10.1 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metasys_lonworks_control_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 10.1 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metasys_open_application_server:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.1 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metasys_open_data_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 10.1 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metasys_system_configuration_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 13.2 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nae55_firmware:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0.1 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nae55_firmware:9.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0.2 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nae55_firmware:9.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0.3 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
Show 24 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nae55_firmware:9.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0.5 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nae55_firmware:9.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0.6 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:h:johnsoncontrols:nae55:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie55_firmware:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0.1 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie55_firmware:9.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0.2 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie55_firmware:9.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0.3 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie55_firmware:9.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0.5 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie55_firmware:9.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0.6 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:h:johnsoncontrols:nie55:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie59_firmware:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0.1 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie59_firmware:9.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0.2 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie59_firmware:9.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0.3 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie59_firmware:9.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0.5 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie59_firmware:9.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0.6 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:h:johnsoncontrols:nie59:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nae85_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 10.1 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:h:johnsoncontrols:nae85:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie85_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 10.1 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:h:johnsoncontrols:nie85:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nae55_firmware:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.1 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:ul_864_uukl_firmware:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.1 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:h:johnsoncontrols:ul_864_uukl:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:ord-c100-13_uuklc_firmware:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.1 | Vulnerable | Johnson Controls |
| cpe:2.3:h:johnsoncontrols:ord-c100-13_uuklc:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Johnson Controls |
- cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nae55_firmware:9.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0.5 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nae55_firmware:9.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0.6 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:h:johnsoncontrols:nae55:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie55_firmware:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0.1 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie55_firmware:9.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0.2 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie55_firmware:9.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0.3 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie55_firmware:9.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0.5 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie55_firmware:9.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0.6 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:h:johnsoncontrols:nie55:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie59_firmware:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0.1 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie59_firmware:9.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0.2 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie59_firmware:9.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0.3 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie59_firmware:9.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0.5 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie59_firmware:9.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0.6 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:h:johnsoncontrols:nie59:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nae85_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 10.1 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:h:johnsoncontrols:nae85:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nie85_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 10.1 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:h:johnsoncontrols:nie85:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:nae55_firmware:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.1 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:ul_864_uukl_firmware:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.1 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:h:johnsoncontrols:ul_864_uukl:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:ord-c100-13_uuklc_firmware:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.1 Vulnerable ·Johnson Controls
- cpe:2.3:h:johnsoncontrols:ord-c100-13_uuklc:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Johnson Controls
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2020-9044
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-gfgf-64cp-gxh7
References
More Johnson Controls Metasys Application And Data Server vulnerabilities
- TI-2021-14621 Metasys session token CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2022-06298 Metasys Unverified Password Change CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2021-14623 Metasys privilege management CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2021-14618 Server-side request forgery in Johnson Controls Metasys CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2022-06301 Cross-site scripting in Johnson Controls Metasys ADS/ADX/OAS server CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.7
- TI-2022-06302 Metasys MUI Graphics XSS CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.1
Sources
- CVE-2020-9044 · CVE Program
- CVE-2020-9044 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-gfgf-64cp-gxh7 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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