CVE-2024-0242
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedUnder certain circumstances IQ Panel4 and IQ4 Hub panel software prior to version 4.4.2 could allow unauthorized access to settings.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceIQ Panel4 and IQ4 Hub security panel firmware prior to version 4.4.2 contains a vulnerability that under certain circumstances allows unauthorized access to system settings, potentially enabling attackers to modify security configurations without authentication.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data< 4.4.2< 4.4.2CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Check installed firmware versionAccess the panel's web interface or navigate to Settings > Advanced Settings > About on the touchscreen. Record the firmware version number displayed.Affected if The firmware version is lower than 4.4.2 (for example, 4.4.1, 4.3.x, or earlier).
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Confirm panel modelVerify whether the device is a Qolsys IQ Panel 4 or IQ4 Hub by checking the model number in Settings > Advanced Settings > About or on the physical device label.Affected if The device is either an IQ Panel 4 or IQ4 Hub with firmware version below 4.4.2.
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Review network exposureCheck the panel's network settings to determine if remote access, Wi-Fi, or external network connectivity is enabled. Look for settings such as Remote Access, Wi-Fi, Ethernet status, or any port forwarding configurations.Affected if The panel is network-connected (especially with remote access enabled) AND runs firmware below 4.4.2, as the vulnerability allows unauthorized access over the network.
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Audit user accounts and access logsIf available, review the panel's user account list (Settings > Users or Advanced Settings > Users) and check for any unrecognized accounts. Review event or access logs for any unauthorized configuration changes.Affected if Unknown or unauthorized user accounts exist, or suspicious configuration changes appear in logs, on a panel running vulnerable firmware.
A user is affected if their IQ Panel 4 or IQ4 Hub runs firmware version 4.4.2 or lower, particularly when the panel is network-connected with remote access enabled.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped4.4.2
Update IQ Panel4 and IQ4 Hub firmware to version 4.4.2 or later to remediate the unauthorized access vulnerability.
Qolsys IQ Panel 4 and IQ4 Hub Firmware 4.4.2
- Check the current firmware version on the Qolsys IQ Panel 4 or IQ4 Hub by accessing the panel's settings menu
- Navigate to the panel's Settings > Advanced Settings > About section to verify the current version
- If the firmware version is below 4.4.2, obtain the firmware update 4.4.2 from the official Qolsys/Johnson Controls source
- Follow the standard firmware update procedure for Qolsys panels, which typically involves downloading the update to an SD card or through the panel's network connection
- Apply the firmware update through the panel's software update feature
- After the update completes, verify that the firmware version now shows 4.4.2 or higher
- Confirm that unauthorized access to settings is no longer possible
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
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