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Neo Series MVP2 EUVDEUVD-2026-91071

| CVE-2026-34494 HIGH
On-Chip Debug and Test Interface With Improper Access Control (CWE-1191)
2026-10-01 jci GHSA-ww33-hqcx-rgwm
7.2
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: jci
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Gain physical/local access to device
  2. Delivery
    Connect to on-chip debug interface
  3. Exploit
    Bypass improper access control
  4. Execution
    Collect data from resource locations
  5. Impact
    Impact subsequent connected systems

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture On-chip debug access control
Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation targets the device's on-chip debug/test interface (CWE-1191) on Neo Series MVP2 units running firmware before 3.3b63, so an exposed or improperly access-controlled hardware debug port is the core prerequisite. Despite the vendor's AV:N rating, the on-chip debug nature strongly implies the attacker needs local or physical access to the debug interface rather than purely remote network reach. Exploitation is further limited by high attack complexity (AC:H) and required active user interaction (UI:A per the supplied vector); devices updated to 3.3b63 or later are not affected. Defenders should treat physically secured, network-isolated controllers as substantially lower risk.

Impact

Signals are mixed and point to a lower real-world priority than the 7.2 CVSS 4.0 base score suggests. The vendor-supplied CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H) claims a network attack vector, but the vulnerability class - CWE-1191 (on-chip debug/test interface with improper access control) - and the description ('On-Chip Debug Interface vulnerability') strongly imply local or physical access to a hardware debug port (e.g. JTAG/SWD), not remote network exploitation. This is a notable conflict: AV:N appears inconsistent with an on-chip debug flaw and should be verified with Johnson Controls. The vector also combines high attack complexity (AC:H) with required active user interaction (UI:A), both of which further limit practical exploitation. No EPSS score, no CISA KEV listing, and no POC were provided in the input, consistent with no public exploit identified at time of analysis. There is also an internal description/metric tension: the description says data can be collected (information disclosure), yet the vector sets vulnerable-system confidentiality VC:N while placing confidentiality/integrity/availability impact on subsequent systems (SC:H/SI:H/SA:H) plus VA:H - verify the intended impact with the vendor. Net: a legitimately severe hardware-level issue for affected devices, but the combination of likely physical/local access, high complexity, required interaction, niche product footprint, and absence of exploitation evidence makes this a moderate, non-urgent priority for most fleets - prioritized by whether Neo Series MVP2 units are physically exposed.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with physical or local access to a Johnson Controls Neo Series MVP2 device (firmware before 3.3b63) connects to the exposed on-chip debug interface and, through a specific interaction sequence, collects data from common resource locations on the chip, potentially impacting connected/subsequent systems. The high attack complexity and required user interaction mean this is not a drive-by attack. No public exploit code was identified at time of analysis.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 01, 2026

An improperly access-controlled on-chip debug interface in Johnson Controls Neo Series MVP2 controllers running firmware before 3.3b63 allows an attacker with physical or local access to extract sensitive data from common resource locations. The independent assessment rates the attack vector as physical (AV:P) with high complexity (AC:H) and no authentication required, contradicting the vendor's network-oriented CVSS 4.0 vector; no public exploit identified at time of analysis, and the real-world priority is considered lower than the 7.2 base score suggests.

RemediationAI

Upgrade to firmware version 3.3b63 or later; this is the vendor-released patch. If immediate upgrade is not possible, disable or physically secure the on-chip debug interface by removing debug headers, disabling JTAG/SWD in firmware if supported, and restricting physical access to the device through locked enclosures or tamper-evident seals. Network isolation alone does not mitigate physical access risks but can reduce exposure if the debug interface is somehow bridged to the network. Consult the vendor advisory at https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/trust-center/cybersecurity/security-advisories for detailed guidance.

Affected VersionsENISA

Neo Series MVP2 0 <3.3b63

Affected Packages

euvd neo_series_mvp2 fix: 3.3b63

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

CWE-1191 describes an on-chip debug and test interface with improper access control. Debug interfaces such as JTAG or SWD are intended for manufacturing and development but, if left enabled and reachable, can allow reading of memory, firmware extraction, or manipulation of device state. The affected product is Johnson Controls Neo Series MVP2, identified by CPE cpe:2.3:a:johnson_controls:neo_series_mvp2. The vendor's CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A) suggests a network-reachable scenario with user interaction, but the independent CVSS 3.1 assessment (AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L) indicates that physical access to the debug port is the core prerequisite and no user interaction is required. This discrepancy likely stems from different assumptions about whether the debug interface is exposed over a network. Devices updated to 3.3b63 or later are not affected.

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Severity by source

Vendor (jci) PRIMARY 7.2 HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
vuln.today AI 6.3 MEDIUM

On-chip debug interface implies physical access (AV:P) and specialized conditions (AC:H); primary impact is data collection (C:H) with scope change to subsequent systems and lesser integrity/availability effect.

3.1 AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L
4.0 AV:P/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L

Primary rating from Vendor (jci).

CVSS VectorVendor: jci

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Active
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
None
Vulnerable system: Integrity
None
Vulnerable system: Availability
High
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
High
Subsequent system: Integrity
High
Subsequent system: Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch available
Oct 01, 2026 - 22:18 EUVD
CVE Published
Oct 01, 2026 - 21:20 cve.org
HIGH 7.2

DescriptionCVE.org

  • On-Chip Debug Interface vulnerability in Johnson Controls Neo Series MVP2 allows Collect Data from Common Resource Locations.

This issue affects Neo Series MVP2: before 3.3b63.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Johnson Controls Neo Series MVP2 controllers running firmware before 3.3b63 contain an improperly access-controlled on-chip debug interface that could allow an attacker with physical or local access to extract sensitive data. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and no vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis, but the requirement for physical access and high attack complexity limit remote exploitation. Leadership should prioritize physical security controls and vendor engagement for affected building automation deployments.

Business Impact: Medium
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis; restrict physical access to controllers, disable or physically block on-chip debug interfaces where possible, implement locked enclosures and access logging, segment affected controllers from untrusted networks, and monitor for unauthorized physical or local access attempts.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 86% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche building-automation/HVAC controller, limited industry-specific deployment footprint
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

36
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +36
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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