CVE-2022-40242

Name: CVE-2022-40242
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-05T22:15:10.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40242 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. MegaRAC Default Credentials Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MegaRAC Default Credentials Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ami	Megarac Sp-X	12
Ami	Megarac Sp-X	13

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40242?

MegaRAC Default Credentials Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2022-40242?

CVE-2022-40242 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40242?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-40242?

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Source: NVD / NIST