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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

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.2 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
7.2High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 22 Dec 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

  1. Apply vendor patches immediately once available to replace the weak PRNG with a cryptographically secure alternative.
  2. Until patches are released, segment networks to isolate IQ Panels and PowerG devices from broader IT infrastructure and restrict wireless access.
  3. Implement wireless intrusion detection systems (WIDS) to monitor for anomalous PowerG packet activity indicative of injection or replay attacks.
  4. Physically secure premises to limit attacker proximity to wireless signals, including shielding or restricting access near devices.
  5. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focused on wireless security controls.
  6. Employ multi-factor authentication and layered security controls on alarm management systems to reduce impact if wireless encryption is compromised.
  7. Maintain up-to-date asset inventories to identify all affected devices and prioritize remediation.
  8. Collaborate with Johnson Controls support for guidance and updates on mitigation strategies.
  9. 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.

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