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Johnson Controls EasyIO Neo Series EC and CW Controllers

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What happened

Users should upgrade to the fixed version or later as soon as operationally feasible. The fix is available in EC firmware V3.3b64 and CW firmware V3.3b26.

The fix is available in EC firmware V3.3b64 andCW firmware V3.3b26. View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information that could be used to conduct further attacks against the system.

The EC and CW are programmable edge controllers designed for building automation and control systems, used to manage and automate various building functions including HVAC, lighting, and energy management, supporting open protocols such as BACnet and Modbus for adaptable system connections. Contact your Johnson Controls representative or authorized EasyIO distributor.

Mitigation Before applying updates in production ICS/OT environments, users should review operational impact, backup relevant configurations, test updates in a non-production environment where feasible, and follow applicable change-management and safety procedures. View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker tointercept and read sensitive information, including credentials andsession data.

EasyIO Neo is a programmable building automation edge controller used to manage and automate HVAC, lighting, and energy systems in commercial buildings through a web-based interface. HTTP communication has been disabled by default in the latest version. Contact your Johnson Controls representative or visitthe Johnson Controls Trust Center.

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