Summary
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to take control of the victim’s browser.
The following versions of Kieback & Peter DDC Building Controllers are affected:
- DDC4002 <=1.12.14 (CVE-2026-4293)
- DDC4100 <=1.12.14 (CVE-2026-4293)
- DDC4200 <=1.12.14 (CVE-2026-4293)
- DDC4200-L <=1.12.14 (CVE-2026-4293)
- DDC4400 <=1.12.14 (CVE-2026-4293)
- DDC4002e <=1.23.4 (CVE-2026-4293)
- DDC4200e <=1.23.4 (CVE-2026-4293)
- DDC4400e <=1.23.4 (CVE-2026-4293)
- DDC4020e <=1.23.4 (CVE-2026-4293)
- DDC4040e <=1.23.4 (CVE-2026-4293)
- DDC520 <=1.24.1 (CVE-2026-4293)
| CVSS | Vendor | Equipment | Vulnerabilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| v3 5.3 | Kieback & Peter | Kieback & Peter DDC Building Controllers | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (‘Cross-site Scripting’) |
Background
- Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Commercial Facilities, Communications, Financial Services, Food and Agriculture, Government Services and Facilities, Healthcare and Public Health, Information Technology
- Countries/Areas Deployed: Austria, China, France, Germany, United Arab Emirates
- Company Headquarters Location: Germany
Vulnerabilities
CVE-2026-4293
The affected products are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS), enabling JavaScript to be executed by the victim’s browser, which allows the attacker to control the browser.
Affected Products
Kieback & Peter DDC Building Controllers
Kieback & Peter
Kieback & Peter DDC4002: <=1.12.14, Kieback & Peter DDC4100: <=1.12.14, Kieback & Peter DDC4200: <=1.12.14, Kieback & Peter DDC4200-L: <=1.12.14, Kieback & Peter DDC4400: <=1.12.14, Kieback & Peter DDC4002e: <=1.23.4, Kieback & Peter DDC4200e: <=1.23.4, Kieback & Peter DDC4400e: <=1.23.4, Kieback & Peter DDC4020e: <=1.23.4, Kieback & Peter DDC4040e: <=1.23.4, Kieback & Peter DDC520: <=1.24.1
known_affected
Remediations
Mitigation
Kieback & Peter DDC Building Controllers are developed and designed for use in closed building automation networks. The system is protected by a multi-level perimeter against attacks, especially from outside, by dividing it into operational technology (OT) zones with firewalls. Building automation systems (BA systems) in general should not be directly accessible from untrusted networks, especially from the Internet, but should be protected by consistently applying the defense-in-depth strategy. This concept is supported by organizational measures in the building as part of a safety management system. In order to achieve safety, measures are required at all levels.
Vendor fix
The DDC4002, DDC4100, DDC4200, DDC4200-L and DDC4400 controllers are end-of-maintenance, therefore the recommendations for these devices are as follows: These devices must be operated in a strictly separate OT environment.
Vendor fix
The DDC4002, DDC4100, DDC4200, DDC4200-L and DDC4400 controllers are end-of-maintenance, therefore the recommendations for these devices are as follows: Only trusted individuals should be granted network access to the DDC web portal.
Vendor fix
The DDC4002, DDC4100, DDC4200, DDC4200-L and DDC4400 controllers are end-of-maintenance, therefore the recommendations for these devices are as follows: Access to the web portal should be disabled in the device configuration if not required.
Vendor fix
The DDC4002, DDC4100, DDC4200, DDC4200-L and DDC4400 controllers are end-of-maintenance, therefore the recommendations for these devices are as follows: Users should be informed that only links from trusted sources should be used to access the web service.
Vendor fix
For the DDC520, DDC4002e, DDC4200e, DDC4400e, DDC4020e, and DDC4040e controllers, Kieback & Peter recommends the following safety measure: Restrict network access to the device
Vendor fix
For the DDC520, DDC4002e, DDC4200e, DDC4400e, DDC4020e, and DDC4040e controllers, Kieback & Peter recommends the following safety measure: Do not directly connect the device to the Internet
Vendor fix
Update the firmware to the latest available version: DDC4002e -> Update to version 1.23.5 or newer
Vendor fix
Update the firmware to the latest available version: DDC4200e -> Update to version 1.23.5 or newer
Vendor fix
Update the firmware to the latest available version: DDC4400e -> Update to version 1.23.5 or newer
Vendor fix
Update the firmware to the latest available version: DDC4020e -> Update to version 1.23.5 or newer
Vendor fix
Update the firmware to the latest available version: DDC4040e -> Update to version 1.23.5 or newer
Vendor fix
Update the firmware to the latest available version: DDC520 -> Update to version 1.24.2 or newer
Relevant CWE: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (‘Cross-site Scripting’)
Metrics
| CVSS Version | Base Score | Base Severity | Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 5.3 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
Acknowledgments
- Maximilian Hildebrand of G DATA Advanced Analytics reported this vulnerability to CISA
Legal Notice and Terms of Use
This product is provided subject to this Notification (https://www.cisa.gov/notification) and this Privacy & Use policy (https://www.cisa.gov/privacy-policy).
Recommended Practices
CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability.
Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet.
Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks.
When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices.
CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.
CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.
CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.
Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B–Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.
Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.
CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks:
Do not click web links or open attachments in unsolicited email messages.
Refer to Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams for more information on avoiding email scams.
Refer to Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks.
No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time.
Revision History
- Initial Release Date: 2026-05-19
| Date | Revision | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | 1 | Initial Publication |
