icsa-25-219-02
Vulnerability from csaf_cisa
Published
2025-08-12 06:00
Modified
2025-08-12 06:00
Summary
Johnson Controls iSTAR Ultra, iSTAR Ultra SE, iSTAR Ultra G2, iSTAR Ultra G2 SE, iSTAR Edge G2

Notes

Legal Notice
All information products included in https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics are provided "as is" for informational purposes only. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not provide any warranties of any kind regarding any information contained within. DHS does not endorse any commercial product or service, referenced in this product or otherwise. Further dissemination of this product is governed by the Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) marking in the header. For more information about TLP, see https://us-cert.cisa.gov/tlp/.
Risk evaluation
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to modify firmware and access the space that is protected by the device.
Critical infrastructure sectors
Critical Manufacturing
Countries/areas deployed
Worldwide
Company headquarters location
Ireland
Recommended Practices
CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of these vulnerabilities, such as:
Recommended Practices
Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the Internet.
Recommended Practices
Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks.
Recommended Practices
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.
Recommended Practices
CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.
Recommended Practices
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.
Recommended Practices
CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.
Recommended Practices
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.
Recommended Practices
Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.
Recommended Practices
No known public exploitation specifically targeting these vulnerabilities has been reported to CISA at this time.


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          "details": "According to Johnson Controls, the iSTAR Ultra is an older device that has a planned end of service date within a year from this publication. Johnson Controls recommends users consider upgrading to a newer control unit. The hardware installation manual for iSTAR Ultra requires all control units be installed in a restricted access, protected area to lower the risk of physical tampering.",
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          "url": "https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-53697"
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        {
          "category": "external",
          "summary": "www.first.org",
          "url": "https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1#CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H"
        },
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          "summary": "www.first.org",
          "url": "https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/4.0#CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N"
        }
      ],
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          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "Johnson Controls made firmware version 6.9.3 available in 2024 to fix CVE-2025-53695 and lower the risk of exploitation for CVE-2025-53696, CVE-2025-53697, and CVE-2025-53700.",
          "product_ids": [
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            "CSAFPID-0002",
            "CSAFPID-0003",
            "CSAFPID-0004",
            "CSAFPID-0005"
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        },
        {
          "category": "vendor_fix",
          "details": "According to Johnson Controls, the iSTAR Ultra is an older device that has a planned end of service date within a year from this publication. Johnson Controls recommends users consider upgrading to a newer control unit. The hardware installation manual for iSTAR Ultra requires all control units be installed in a restricted access, protected area to lower the risk of physical tampering.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ]
        },
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          "category": "mitigation",
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          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001",
            "CSAFPID-0002",
            "CSAFPID-0003",
            "CSAFPID-0004",
            "CSAFPID-0005"
          ],
          "url": "https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/trust-center/cybersecurity/security-advisories"
        },
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          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "For assistance and additional information, contact Johnson Controls Trust Center.",
          "product_ids": [
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            "CSAFPID-0004",
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            "CSAFPID-0001",
            "CSAFPID-0002",
            "CSAFPID-0003",
            "CSAFPID-0004",
            "CSAFPID-0005"
          ]
        },
        {
          "category": "vendor_fix",
          "details": "Pro Mode on iSTAR Ultra and iSTAR Ultra door controllers should be disabled. Use \"Ultra Mode.\"",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "scores": [
        {
          "cvss_v3": {
            "baseScore": 6.7,
            "baseSeverity": "MEDIUM",
            "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
            "version": "3.1"
          },
          "products": [
            "CSAFPID-0001",
            "CSAFPID-0002",
            "CSAFPID-0003",
            "CSAFPID-0004",
            "CSAFPID-0005"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "cve": "CVE-2025-53698",
      "cwe": {
        "id": "CWE-1299",
        "name": "Missing Protection Mechanism for Alternate Hardware Interface"
      },
      "notes": [
        {
          "category": "summary",
          "text": "There is an undocumented RJ11 serial console on the iSTAR GCM (General Controller Module) which provides access to Uboot. On older firmware versions, an attacker with physical access to this console can get direct access to a shell with \u2018root\u0027 privileges. In firmware Version 6.8.1 or newer, the console is disabled once the system has fully booted, however the console may be re-enabled due to lack of protection of the Uboot bootloader. ",
          "title": "Vulnerability Summary"
        }
      ],
      "product_status": {
        "known_affected": [
          "CSAFPID-0006",
          "CSAFPID-0007"
        ]
      },
      "references": [
        {
          "category": "external",
          "summary": "www.cve.org",
          "url": "https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-53698"
        },
        {
          "category": "external",
          "summary": "www.first.org",
          "url": "https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1#CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H"
        },
        {
          "category": "external",
          "summary": "www.first.org",
          "url": "https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/4.0#CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N"
        }
      ],
      "remediations": [
        {
          "category": "vendor_fix",
          "details": "According to Johnson Controls, the iSTAR Ultra is an older device that has a planned end of service date within a year from this publication. Johnson Controls recommends users consider upgrading to a newer control unit. The hardware installation manual for iSTAR Ultra requires all control units be installed in a restricted access, protected area to lower the risk of physical tampering.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0006"
          ]
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "For more detailed mitigation instructions, see Johnson Controls Product Security Advisory.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0006",
            "CSAFPID-0007"
          ],
          "url": "https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/trust-center/cybersecurity/security-advisories"
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "For assistance and additional information, contact Johnson Controls Trust Center.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0006",
            "CSAFPID-0007"
          ],
          "url": "https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/trust-center/cybersecurity"
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "Dragos recommends end users place the following network restrictions around iSTAR controllers, regardless of model or firmware version:",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0006",
            "CSAFPID-0007"
          ]
        },
        {
          "category": "vendor_fix",
          "details": "Pro Mode on iSTAR Ultra and iSTAR Ultra door controllers should be disabled. Use \"Ultra Mode.\"",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0006"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "scores": [
        {
          "cvss_v3": {
            "baseScore": 6.8,
            "baseSeverity": "MEDIUM",
            "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
            "version": "3.1"
          },
          "products": [
            "CSAFPID-0006",
            "CSAFPID-0007"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "cve": "CVE-2025-53699",
      "cwe": {
        "id": "CWE-1299",
        "name": "Missing Protection Mechanism for Alternate Hardware Interface"
      },
      "notes": [
        {
          "category": "summary",
          "text": "USB ports on the GCM board are typically used to connect an ACM (Access Control Module) board. The ACM is what reads badge data, \u2018push to exit\u0027 signals, fire alarm signals, and operates relays to unlock doors. Physical access to GCM USB ports also allows USB devices, such as keyboards, to be connected and the system will treat the input from a connected keyboard as though it were typed on a local console. ",
          "title": "Vulnerability Summary"
        }
      ],
      "product_status": {
        "known_affected": [
          "CSAFPID-0006",
          "CSAFPID-0007",
          "CSAFPID-0008",
          "CSAFPID-0009",
          "CSAFPID-0010"
        ]
      },
      "references": [
        {
          "category": "external",
          "summary": "www.cve.org",
          "url": "https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-53699"
        },
        {
          "category": "external",
          "summary": "www.first.org",
          "url": "https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1#CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H"
        },
        {
          "category": "external",
          "summary": "www.first.org",
          "url": "https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/4.0#CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N"
        }
      ],
      "remediations": [
        {
          "category": "vendor_fix",
          "details": "According to Johnson Controls, the iSTAR Ultra is an older device that has a planned end of service date within a year from this publication. Johnson Controls recommends users consider upgrading to a newer control unit. The hardware installation manual for iSTAR Ultra requires all control units be installed in a restricted access, protected area to lower the risk of physical tampering.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0006"
          ]
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "For more detailed mitigation instructions, see Johnson Controls Product Security Advisory.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0006",
            "CSAFPID-0007",
            "CSAFPID-0008",
            "CSAFPID-0009",
            "CSAFPID-0010"
          ],
          "url": "https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/trust-center/cybersecurity/security-advisories"
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "For assistance and additional information, contact Johnson Controls Trust Center.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0006",
            "CSAFPID-0007",
            "CSAFPID-0008",
            "CSAFPID-0009",
            "CSAFPID-0010"
          ],
          "url": "https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/trust-center/cybersecurity"
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "Dragos recommends end users place the following network restrictions around iSTAR controllers, regardless of model or firmware version:",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0006",
            "CSAFPID-0007",
            "CSAFPID-0008",
            "CSAFPID-0009",
            "CSAFPID-0010"
          ]
        },
        {
          "category": "vendor_fix",
          "details": "Pro Mode on iSTAR Ultra and iSTAR Ultra door controllers should be disabled. Use \"Ultra Mode.\"",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0006"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "scores": [
        {
          "cvss_v3": {
            "baseScore": 6.8,
            "baseSeverity": "MEDIUM",
            "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
            "version": "3.1"
          },
          "products": [
            "CSAFPID-0006",
            "CSAFPID-0007",
            "CSAFPID-0008",
            "CSAFPID-0009",
            "CSAFPID-0010"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "cve": "CVE-2025-53700",
      "cwe": {
        "id": "CWE-922",
        "name": "Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information"
      },
      "notes": [
        {
          "category": "summary",
          "text": "The software signing key for Tyco NVR products is included in the firmware of iSTAR Ultra, Ultra SE, Ultra G2, Ultra G2 SE, Edge G2 versions 6.9.2 and prior.  iSTAR Ultra and Ultra SE Versions 6.9.3 and newer reduces the risk of this vulnerability.  iSTAR Ultra G2, Ultra G2 SE and Edge G2 version 6.9.3 and newer fixes this vulnerability.",
          "title": "Vulnerability Summary"
        }
      ],
      "product_status": {
        "known_affected": [
          "CSAFPID-0001",
          "CSAFPID-0002",
          "CSAFPID-0003",
          "CSAFPID-0004",
          "CSAFPID-0005"
        ]
      },
      "references": [
        {
          "category": "external",
          "summary": "www.cve.org",
          "url": "https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-53700"
        },
        {
          "category": "external",
          "summary": "www.first.org",
          "url": "https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1#CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H"
        },
        {
          "category": "external",
          "summary": "www.first.org",
          "url": "https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/4.0#CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H"
        }
      ],
      "remediations": [
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "Johnson Controls made firmware version 6.9.3 available in 2024 to fix CVE-2025-53695 and lower the risk of exploitation for CVE-2025-53696, CVE-2025-53697, and CVE-2025-53700.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001",
            "CSAFPID-0002",
            "CSAFPID-0003",
            "CSAFPID-0004",
            "CSAFPID-0005"
          ]
        },
        {
          "category": "vendor_fix",
          "details": "According to Johnson Controls, the iSTAR Ultra is an older device that has a planned end of service date within a year from this publication. Johnson Controls recommends users consider upgrading to a newer control unit. The hardware installation manual for iSTAR Ultra requires all control units be installed in a restricted access, protected area to lower the risk of physical tampering.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ]
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "For more detailed mitigation instructions, see Johnson Controls Product Security Advisory.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001",
            "CSAFPID-0002",
            "CSAFPID-0003",
            "CSAFPID-0004",
            "CSAFPID-0005"
          ],
          "url": "https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/trust-center/cybersecurity/security-advisories"
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "For assistance and additional information, contact Johnson Controls Trust Center.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001",
            "CSAFPID-0002",
            "CSAFPID-0003",
            "CSAFPID-0004",
            "CSAFPID-0005"
          ],
          "url": "https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/trust-center/cybersecurity"
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "Dragos recommends end users place the following network restrictions around iSTAR controllers, regardless of model or firmware version:",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001",
            "CSAFPID-0002",
            "CSAFPID-0003",
            "CSAFPID-0004",
            "CSAFPID-0005"
          ]
        },
        {
          "category": "vendor_fix",
          "details": "Pro Mode on iSTAR Ultra and iSTAR Ultra door controllers should be disabled. Use \"Ultra Mode.\"",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "scores": [
        {
          "cvss_v3": {
            "baseScore": 8.8,
            "baseSeverity": "HIGH",
            "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
            "version": "3.1"
          },
          "products": [
            "CSAFPID-0001",
            "CSAFPID-0002",
            "CSAFPID-0003",
            "CSAFPID-0004",
            "CSAFPID-0005"
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}


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