CVE-2025-61740: Johnson Controls IQ Panels2, 2+, IQHub, IQPanel 4, PowerG · Origin Validation Error
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, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% 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
- Network Segmentation: Isolate Johnson Controls IQ Panels and related devices on dedicated VLANs or network segments with strict access controls to limit exposure to untrusted networks.
- Access Control Lists (ACLs): Implement ACLs on network devices to restrict traffic to and from the affected panels only to trusted management systems and authorized personnel.
- Monitoring and Logging: Deploy network monitoring solutions to detect anomalous packets or traffic patterns targeting these devices, enabling early detection of exploitation attempts.
- Vendor Coordination: Maintain close communication with Johnson Controls for timely receipt and deployment of security patches or firmware updates addressing this vulnerability.
- Physical Security: Ensure physical access to affected devices is controlled to prevent local exploitation or tampering.
- Incident Response Preparedness: Develop and test incident response plans specific to potential disruptions or compromises of building management systems.
- Wireless Security: For PowerG wireless devices, ensure robust wireless encryption and authentication mechanisms are in place to reduce risk from wireless attack vectors.
- Configuration Auditing: Regularly audit device configurations for unauthorized changes and enforce configuration management policies. These measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on network architecture, monitoring, and operational readiness tailored to the affected products and their deployment contexts.
Description
Authentication issue that does not verify the source of a packet which could allow an attacker to create a denial-of-service condition or modify the configuration of the device.