Description
The Honeywell IQ4x building management controller, exposes its full web-based HMI without authentication in its factory-default configuration. With no user module configured, security is disabled by design and the system operates under a System Guest (level 100) context, granting read/write privileges to any party able to reach the HTTP interface. Authentication controls are only enforced after a web user is created via U.htm, which dynamically enables the user module. Because this function is accessible prior to authentication, a remote user can create a new account with administrative read/write permissions enabling the user module and imposing authentication under attacker-controlled credentials. This action can effectively lock legitimate operators out of local and web-based configuration and administration.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell | IQ4E | v3.50_3.44 – ≤ 4.36 (build 4.3.7.9) | — |
| Honeywell | IQ412 | v3.50_3.44 – ≤ 4.36 (build 4.3.7.9) | — |
| Honeywell | IQ422 | v3.50_3.44 – ≤ 4.36 (build 4.3.7.9) | — |
| Honeywell | IQ4NC | v3.50_3.44 – ≤ 4.36 (build 4.3.7.9) | — |
| Honeywell | IQ41x | v3.50_3.44 – ≤ 4.36 (build 4.3.7.9) | — |
| Honeywell | IQ3 | v3.50_3.44 – ≤ 4.36 (build 4.3.7.9) | — |
| Honeywell | IQECO | v3.50_3.44 – ≤ 4.36 (build 4.3.7.9) | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
GitHub 1 repository
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spinfosecurity/BAS-Guardian ★ 1 · Aug 3, 2026
Free BACnet/BMS vulnerability scanner for building automation systems. Detects CVE-2026-3611 (CVSS 10.0), CVE-2026-24060, and exposed HVAC/BAS controllers via PowerShell or Bash.
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 1
- ICSA-26-069-03 Honeywell IQ4 Series BMS Controller (Update A) CISA ICS & IT advisories · Mar 26, 2026