Vulnerability identifier: #VU93228

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26872

CWE-ID: CWE-640

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Megarac spx-12
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Megarac spx-13
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: AMI

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to weak password recovery mechanism for forgotten password. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Megarac spx-12: All versions

Megarac spx-13: All versions

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External links
http://9443417.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/9443417/Security%20Advisories/AMI-SA-2023001.pdf
http://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230731-0008/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.