CVE-2025-26379: Johnson Controls IQ Panels2, 2+, IQHub, IQPanel 4, PowerG · PRNG
Affects Johnson Controls IQ Panels2, 2+, IQHub, IQPanel 4, PowerGSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.2 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 8% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:L/SC:L/SI:L/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
- Apply vendor patches immediately once available to replace the weak PRNG with a cryptographically secure alternative.
- Until patches are released, segment networks to isolate IQ Panels and PowerG devices from broader IT infrastructure and restrict wireless access.
- Implement wireless intrusion detection systems (WIDS) to monitor for anomalous PowerG packet activity indicative of injection or replay attacks.
- Physically secure premises to limit attacker proximity to wireless signals, including shielding or restricting access near devices.
- Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focused on wireless security controls.
- Employ multi-factor authentication and layered security controls on alarm management systems to reduce impact if wireless encryption is compromised.
- Maintain up-to-date asset inventories to identify all affected devices and prioritize remediation.
- Collaborate with Johnson Controls support for guidance and updates on mitigation strategies.
- Educate security personnel on recognizing signs of wireless attacks and incident response procedures specific to these devices.
Description
Use of a weak pseudo-random number generator, which may allow an attacker to read or inject encrypted PowerG packets.