CVE-2022-24422CWE-287

Dell iDRAC9 versions 5.00.00.00 and later but prior to 5.10.10.00, contain an improper authentication vulnerability

Critical · published May 26, 2022

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 9.6. It sits in the 99.1th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
59%
Percentile
99.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote attacker can access the VNC Console without breaking a sweat! This improper authentication vulnerability in Dell iDRAC9 versions 5.00.00.00 to 5.10.10.00 is a serious security risk. 🔥 Think of it like a hotel where anyone can walk straight into the lobby and take a seat in the lounge without showing a room key — that’s how easy it is for an attacker to exploit this flaw! If left unaddressed, an attacker could gain complete control over your VNC Console, potentially tampering with critical system settings, accessing sensitive data, or even disrupting services. This vulnerability poses a severe threat to the integrity and confidentiality of your systems!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone can walk straight into the lobby and take a seat in the lounge without showing a room key — that’s how easy it is for an attacker to exploit this flaw! This vulnerability stems from improper authentication mechanisms in Dell's iDRAC9, allowing unauthenticated attackers to gain access to the VNC Console, which can lead to significant security breaches.

What to do

If left unaddressed, an attacker could gain complete control over your VNC Console, potentially tampering with critical system settings, accessing sensitive data, or even disrupting services. This vulnerability poses a severe threat to the integrity and confidentiality of your systems! Immediately update your Dell iDRAC9 to version 5.10.10.00 or later to close this security gap. Review your system configurations to ensure no unauthorized access is possible. Regularly audit access logs to spot any suspicious activity! You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll have your systems secured in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.58540 · 99.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-287 · Improper Authentication
Published
2022-05-26T15:20Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 MAY 15:20Z
    Dell iDRAC9 versions 5.00.00.00 and later but prior to 5.10.10.00, contain an improper authentication vulnerability
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