Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw can expose passwords from AMI MegaRAC SPX baseboard management controllers through Redfish. Because Redfish is a remote management API, any reachable management interface could put server administration credentials at risk. The source names fixed SPx_12-update-7.00 and SPx_13-update-5.00 versions.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority infrastructure hygiene issue for server management planes. Patch exposed or broadly reachable BMCs first, then validate network isolation and credential handling.
Technical view
CVE-2023-25191 is a CWE-522 password disclosure issue in AMI MegaRAC SPX Redfish functionality. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality impact only. The bundle does not provide affected CPEs or OEM-specific product mappings.
Likely exposure
Organizations using AMI MegaRAC SPX BMC firmware may be exposed, especially where Redfish or BMC management networks are reachable. Exact affected products are incomplete in the provided data.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Risk is still meaningful because the CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated remote access can disclose sensitive credentials.
Researcher notes
The public record is sparse: affected vendor/product fields are unavailable, and only fixed SPx branches are named. Avoid over-scoping without OEM correlation. Focus validation on firmware identification, Redfish exposure, and advisory mapping.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade to SPx_12-update-7.00, SPx_13-update-5.00, or later applicable vendor builds.
- Check AMI and server OEM guidance for product-specific firmware packages.
- Restrict Redfish and BMC access to dedicated management networks.
- Block public internet access to management interfaces.
- Rotate potentially exposed credentials after remediation if Redfish was reachable.
Validation and detection
- Inventory servers using AMI MegaRAC SPX firmware.
- Confirm installed firmware branch and update level.
- Verify Redfish endpoints are not internet-exposed.
- Review OEM advisories for exact model applicability.
- Check BMC access logs for unexpected Redfish activity.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
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