CVE-2025-26381: Johnson Controls OpenBlue Workplace (formerly FM Systems) · Forced Browsing
Affects Johnson Controls OpenBlue Workplace (formerly FM Systems)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 23% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:L/SA:N/E:UExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Controls OpenBlue Workplace (formerly FM Systems) | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Implement strict access control policies and ensure that all resource requests are properly authorized on the server side, not relying solely on client-side controls or obscurity. 2. Conduct thorough security testing and code reviews focusing on authorization logic, especially for direct URL or resource access. 3. Monitor web server logs and application access logs for unusual or repeated direct requests to sensitive resources that could indicate forced browsing attempts. 4. Segment and isolate the OpenBlue Workplace system from public-facing networks where possible, limiting exposure. 5. Apply any vendor patches or updates promptly once released. 6. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block forced browsing patterns. 7. Educate administrators and security teams about this vulnerability to recognize potential exploitation signs. 8. Consider implementing multi-factor authentication and session management improvements to reduce the risk of unauthorized access. 9. Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing targeting authorization bypass scenarios.
Description
CVE-2025-26381 is a medium severity vulnerability in Johnson Controls OpenBlue Workplace (formerly FM Systems) involving CWE-425 Direct Request ('Forced Browsing'). It allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass access controls and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information by directly requesting resources. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.5, indicating moderate impact. No known exploits are currently in the wild, and no patches have been published yet. The vulnerability affects version 0 of the product, suggesting early or initial releases. European organizations using OpenBlue Workplace for facility and workplace management could face confidentiality risks if exploited. Mitigation should focus on strict access control enforcement, monitoring for unusual direct resource requests, and applying vendor patches once available. Countries with significant deployments of Johnson Controls products and large commercial real estate sectors, such as Germany, France, and the UK, are most likely to be affected.