How severe is CVE-2022-42287?

CVE-2022-42287 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-42287 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42287?

CVE-2022-42287 affects Nvidia Bmc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42287?

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

When was CVE-2022-42287 published?

CVE-2022-42287 was published on 2023-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42287

CVE-2022-42287 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Bmc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Nvidia Bmc
Published: 2023-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA BMC contains a vulnerability in IPMI handler, where an authorized attacker can upload and download arbitrary files under certain circumstances, which may lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure and data tampering.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42287?: NVIDIA BMC contains a vulnerability in IPMI handler, where an authorized attacker can upload and download arbitrary files under certain circumstances, which may lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure and data tampering.
How severe is CVE-2022-42287?: CVE-2022-42287 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-42287 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42287?: CVE-2022-42287 affects Nvidia Bmc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42287?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42287 published?: CVE-2022-42287 was published on 2023-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5435

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:bmc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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