Summary
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to upload malicious files, execute stored cross-site scripting attacks, or inject arbitrary HTML content.
The following versions of Johnson Controls OpenBlue Employee are affected:
- OpenBlue Employee (FMS Employee) <=V2025.3.1 (CVE-2026-21662, CVE-2026-34495, CVE-2026-34497)
| CVSS | Vendor | Equipment | Vulnerabilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| v3 2.4 | Johnson Controls Inc. | Johnson Controls OpenBlue Employee | Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) |
Background
- Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Critical Manufacturing, Commercial Facilities, Government Services and Facilities, Transportation Systems, Energy
- Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide
- Company Headquarters Location: Ireland
Vulnerabilities
CVE-2026-21662
The application does not adequately restrict the types of files that can be uploaded, allowing an attacker to submit files with dangerous content types. Uploaded files may be stored in predictable locations and could be leveraged for further exploitation against the application or its users.
Affected Products
Johnson Controls OpenBlue Employee
Johnson Controls Inc.
Johnson Controls Inc. OpenBlue Employee (FMS Employee): <=V2025.3.1
known_affected
Remediations
Mitigation
Johnson Controls recommends the following defensive measures to help reduce the risk of exploitation: Apply the latest product update for OpenBlue Employee (FMS Employee). Customers running V2025.3.1 [LV1.1] or earlier should apply the latest available update.
Mitigation
Limit application access to authorized users and enforce strong authentication.
Mitigation
Enable the "Do Not Show Files" location setting if the feature is not being actively used.
Mitigation
Employ a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to help detect and block malicious requests.
Mitigation
Investigate and promptly remove any suspicious files or content discovered within the application.
Mitigation
Limit internet exposure by restricting access to trusted networks or VPN users where practical.
Mitigation
Review uploaded content periodically and remove content that is no longer required.
Mitigation
For more detailed mitigation instructions, please see Johnson Controls Product Security Advisory JCI-PSA-2026-09 at the following location: https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/trust-center/cybersecurity/security-advisories
https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/trust-center/cybersecurity/security-advisories
Relevant CWE: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Metrics
| CVSS Version | Base Score | Base Severity | Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 2.4 | LOW | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
| 4.0 | 4.8 | MEDIUM | CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N |
CVE-2026-34495
Stored XSS occurs when the application improperly handles user input and stores malicious JavaScript code within its database. This script is then rendered and executed whenever another user accesses the compromised page. Unlike reflected XSS, persistent XSS is particularly dangerous because the payload remains active until it is manually removed from the system.
Affected Products
Johnson Controls OpenBlue Employee
Johnson Controls Inc.
Johnson Controls Inc. OpenBlue Employee (FMS Employee): <=V2025.3.1
known_affected
Remediations
Mitigation
Johnson Controls recommends the following defensive measures to help reduce the risk of exploitation: Apply the latest product update for OpenBlue Employee (FMS Employee). Customers running V2025.3.1 [LV1.1] or earlier should apply the latest available update.
Mitigation
Limit application access to authorized users and enforce strong authentication.
Mitigation
Enable the "Do Not Show Files" location setting if the feature is not being actively used.
Mitigation
Employ a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to help detect and block malicious requests.
Mitigation
Investigate and promptly remove any suspicious files or content discovered within the application.
Mitigation
Limit internet exposure by restricting access to trusted networks or VPN users where practical.
Mitigation
Review uploaded content periodically and remove content that is no longer required.
Mitigation
For more detailed mitigation instructions, please see Johnson Controls Product Security Advisory JCI-PSA-2026-09 at the following location: https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/trust-center/cybersecurity/security-advisories
https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/trust-center/cybersecurity/security-advisories
Relevant CWE: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Metrics
| CVSS Version | Base Score | Base Severity | Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 2.4 | LOW | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
| 4.0 | 4.8 | MEDIUM | CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N |
CVE-2026-34497
HTML injection occurs when user-controlled input is embedded into web pages without proper encoding or sanitization, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary HTML markup. This vulnerability enables attackers to manipulate the Document Object Model (DOM) structure and alter the visual presentation of web content. Unlike Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), HTML injection typically involves static HTML content rather than executable JavaScript, though it can serve as a stepping stone to more severe attacks.
Affected Products
Johnson Controls OpenBlue Employee
Johnson Controls Inc.
Johnson Controls Inc. OpenBlue Employee (FMS Employee): <=V2025.3.1
known_affected
Remediations
Mitigation
Johnson Controls recommends the following defensive measures to help reduce the risk of exploitation: Apply the latest product update for OpenBlue Employee (FMS Employee). Customers running V2025.3.1 [LV1.1] or earlier should apply the latest available update.
Mitigation
Limit application access to authorized users and enforce strong authentication.
Mitigation
Enable the "Do Not Show Files" location setting if the feature is not being actively used.
Mitigation
Employ a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to help detect and block malicious requests.
Mitigation
Investigate and promptly remove any suspicious files or content discovered within the application.
Mitigation
Limit internet exposure by restricting access to trusted networks or VPN users where practical.
Mitigation
Review uploaded content periodically and remove content that is no longer required.
Mitigation
For more detailed mitigation instructions, please see Johnson Controls Product Security Advisory JCI-PSA-2026-09 at the following location: https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/trust-center/cybersecurity/security-advisories
https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/trust-center/cybersecurity/security-advisories
Relevant CWE: CWE-80 Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)
Metrics
| CVSS Version | Base Score | Base Severity | Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 2.4 | LOW | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
| 4.0 | 4.8 | MEDIUM | CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N |
Acknowledgments
- Johnson Controls reported these vulnerabilities to CISA
Legal Notice and Terms of Use
This product is provided subject to this Notification (https://www.cisa.gov/notification and this Privacy & Use policy (https://www.cisa.gov/privacy-policy
Recommended Practices
CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of these vulnerabilities.
Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet.
Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks.
When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices.
CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.
CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.
CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.
Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.
Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.
CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks:
Do not click web links or open attachments in unsolicited email messages.
Refer to Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams for more information on avoiding email scams.
Refer to Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks.
No known public exploitation specifically targeting these vulnerabilities has been reported to CISA at this time.
Revision History
- Initial Release Date: 2026-07-30
| Date | Revision | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | 1 | Initial Republication of Johnson Controls Inc. Security Advisory JCI-PSA-2026-09 |
Legal Notice and Terms of Use
This product is provided subject to this Notification and this Privacy & Use policy.
Vendor
- Johnson Controls