Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-54085 is a critical authentication bypass in AMI MegaRAC-SPx BMC software. A remote unauthenticated attacker may bypass Redfish Host Interface authentication. Because BMCs manage server hardware, successful compromise can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CISA KEV and cited reporting support active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as an emergency infrastructure risk. A compromised BMC can undermine server trust and availability below the operating system. Prioritize exposed management interfaces and critical production systems first.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-290 in AMI MegaRAC-SPx versions 12.0 and 13.0. It affects the BMC Redfish Host Interface and has CVSS 4.0 score 10.0: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high impact to vulnerable and subsequent systems.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in servers or appliances using AMI MegaRAC-SPx 12.0 or 13.0 BMC firmware, especially where BMC or Redfish interfaces are reachable from broad networks. Downstream OEM impact must be confirmed through vendor advisories.
Exploitation context
Active exploitation is supported by CISA KEV and cited public reporting. The bundle does not provide exploit mechanics, attacker identity, or confirmed victim details. Treat internet-reachable or weakly segmented BMC management planes as urgent exposure.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies AMI MegaRAC-SPx 12.0 and 13.0, Redfish Host Interface authentication bypass, CWE-290, CVSS 10.0, and KEV-listed exploitation. Patch specifics and full downstream OEM product mapping are not included in the bundle, so verify against vendor advisories.
Mitigation direction
- Check AMI and OEM advisories for corrected BMC firmware or supported mitigations.
- Prioritize remediation for externally reachable or broadly accessible BMC management interfaces.
- Restrict BMC and Redfish access to dedicated management networks and trusted administrators.
- Review downstream vendor advisories before assuming a product is unaffected.
- Increase monitoring for BMC login anomalies, configuration changes, firmware events, and power actions.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems using AMI MegaRAC-SPx BMC firmware versions 12.0 or 13.0.
- Confirm whether Redfish Host Interface is enabled and reachable from untrusted networks.
- Map affected servers to OEM security advisories and available firmware updates.
- Review CISA KEV status and internal remediation deadlines for this CVE.
- Check BMC logs for unexpected authentication, configuration, firmware, or server control events.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 10 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
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Base CVSS 4.0 score
10CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://go.ami.com/hubfs/Security%20Advisories/2025/AMI-SA-2025003.pdfCVE reference
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250328-0003/CVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-54085CVE reference · government-resource
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-54085CVE reference · government-resource
- https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/06/active-exploitation-of-ami-management-tool-imperils-thousands-of-servers/CVE reference
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-ami-megarac-bug-that-lets-hackers-brick-servers-now-actively-exploited/CVE reference
- https://eclypsium.com/blog/bmc-vulnerability-cve-2024-05485-cisa-known-exploited-vulnerabilities/CVE reference
- https://www.networkworld.com/article/4013368/ami-megarac-authentication-bypass-flaw-is-being-exploitated-cisa-warns.htmlCVE reference
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CWE details
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Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Authentication Bypass by Spoofing represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.