How severe is CVE-2022-40258?

CVE-2022-40258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-40258 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40258?

CVE-2022-40258 primarily affects Ami Megarac Spx-12. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40258?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-40258 published?

CVE-2022-40258 was published on 2023-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40258

CVE-2022-40258 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ami Megarac Spx-12 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-916.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-916
Affected product: Ami Megarac Spx-12
Published: 2023-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

AMI Megarac Weak password hashes for Redfish & API

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40258?: AMI Megarac Weak password hashes for Redfish & API
How severe is CVE-2022-40258?: CVE-2022-40258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-40258 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40258?: CVE-2022-40258 primarily affects Ami Megarac Spx-12. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40258?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40258 published?: CVE-2022-40258 was published on 2023-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:ami:megarac_spx-12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ami:megarac_spx-13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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