CVE-2026-21660 (GCVE-0-2026-21660)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2026-02-27 09:18
Modified
2026-02-27 16:17
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VLAI Severity ?
EPSS score ?
CWE
- CWE-256 - Plaintext Storage of a Password
Summary
Hardcoded Email Credentials Saved as Plaintext in Firmware (CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password) vulnerability in Frick Controls Quantum HD version 10.22 and prior lead to unauthorized access, exposure of sensitive information, and potential misuse or system compromise
This issue affects Frick Controls Quantum HD version 10.22 and prior.
References
Impacted products
| Vendor | Product | Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Controls | Frick Controls Quantum HD |
Version: Frick Controls Quantum HD version 10.22 and prior |
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