CVE-2022-40242: MegaRAC Default Credentials Vulnerability
Published Dec 5, 2022
·Updated
MegaRAC Default Credentials Vulnerability
Affected Software
2 affected components
AMI Megarac Sp-x=12
AMI Megarac Sp-x=13
Remediation
Information
AMI-SA-2023001
Event History
Dec 5, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 18, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:29 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:30 PM
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2022-40242?
CVE-2022-40242 is a vulnerability in MegaRAC that allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system using default credentials.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2022-40242?
CVE-2022-40242 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-40242?
CVE-2022-40242 affects Ami Megarac Sp-x versions 12 and 13.
4
How can attackers exploit CVE-2022-40242?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2022-40242 by using default credentials to gain unauthorized access to the vulnerable MegaRAC system.
5
How can I mitigate the CVE-2022-40242 vulnerability?
To mitigate CVE-2022-40242, it is recommended to change the default credentials of the MegaRAC system to strong and unique ones.