Which versions of OpenBlue Employee are affected?

Versions up to V2025.3.1 are affected.

What can hackers do with this security problem?

They can upload bad files, make people's computers do bad things, or steal their information.

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Johnson Controls OpenBlue Employee

First publishedJul 30, 12:00 UTC

Last updatedAug 2, 20:35 UTC · 12m ago

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Answer

Johnson Controls OpenBlue Employee has a security problem. It can be used by hackers to upload bad files or make people's computers do bad things. This happened in versions of OpenBlue Employee up to V2025.3.1.

Reported by 1 outlet — CISA. See all sources ↓

Johnson Controls OpenBlue Employee has a security problem. This problem can be used by hackers to upload bad files or make people's computers do bad things. The problem is in versions of OpenBlue Employee up to V2025.3.1. This means that people who use these versions can be at risk.

Why it matters

This security problem is important because it can be used by hackers to harm people's computers or steal their information.

In brief

What is the security problem with Johnson Controls OpenBlue Employee?: It can be used by hackers to upload bad files or make people's computers do bad things.
Which versions of OpenBlue Employee are affected?: Versions up to V2025.3.1 are affected.
What can hackers do with this security problem?: They can upload bad files, make people's computers do bad things, or steal their information.

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Johnson Controls OpenBlue Employee has a security problem that can be used by hackers.
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CISAJul 30, 12:00Reports the security problem in a factual way.