EasyIO Neo IOManager and Tools Installer: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Memory
CVE-2026-106022 is a high-severity cleartext storage of sensitive information in memory vulnerability in EasyIO Neo IOManager and Tools Installer from Johnson Controls, with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.6 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected EasyIO Neo IOManager and Tools Installer versions: 1.1.0.0. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of EasyIO Neo IOManager and Tools Installer you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on johnsoncontrols.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Controls | EasyIO Neo IOManager and Tools Installer | 1.1.0.0 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Attack requirements
- NoneThe attack does not depend on a particular deployment or configuration.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- PassiveA user only needs to do something routine, such as viewing a page.
- Confidentiality (vulnerable system)
- HighSerious loss of confidentiality on the vulnerable system.
- Integrity (vulnerable system)
- HighSerious loss of integrity on the vulnerable system.
- Availability (vulnerable system)
- HighSerious loss of availability on the vulnerable system.
- Confidentiality (other systems)
- HighSerious loss of confidentiality on systems beyond the vulnerable one.
- Integrity (other systems)
- HighSerious loss of integrity on systems beyond the vulnerable one.
- Availability (other systems)
- HighSerious loss of availability on systems beyond the vulnerable one.
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X. Scored by CNA (jci.com).
Official description
Cleartext storage of sensitive information in memory vulnerability in Johnson Controls EasyIO Neo IOManager and Tools Installer allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data. This issue affects EasyIO Neo IOManager and Tools Installer: 1.1.0.0.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Memory
The product stores sensitive information in cleartext in memory.
More Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Memory vulnerabilities (CWE-316)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in EasyIO Neo IOManager and Tools Installer
- 7.3 High severity
Recent Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Memory vulnerabilities
- 7.0 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.4 Critical severity
- 7.3 High severity
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