CVE-2022-24422

CVE-2022-24422 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Idrac9 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 54% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Description

Dell iDRAC9 versions 5.00.00.00 and later but prior to 5.10.10.00, contain an improper authentication vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the VNC Console.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-24422?
Dell iDRAC9 versions 5.00.00.00 and later but prior to 5.10.10.00, contain an improper authentication vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the VNC Console.
How severe is CVE-2022-24422?
CVE-2022-24422 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-24422 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 54% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-24422?
CVE-2022-24422 affects Dell Idrac9. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24422?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-24422 published?
CVE-2022-24422 was published on 2022-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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