CVE-2025-46412
📋 TL;DR
This authentication bypass vulnerability in Vertiv products allows attackers to access webserver functions without proper credentials. Affected organizations using vulnerable Vertiv equipment are at risk of unauthorized access to critical infrastructure management interfaces.
💻 Affected Systems
- Vertiv Avocent MergePoint Unity 2016
- Vertiv Avocent MergePoint Unity 2020
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of affected Vertiv devices, allowing attackers to modify configurations, disrupt operations, or pivot to other network systems.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to device management interfaces leading to configuration changes, service disruption, or data exfiltration.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if devices are isolated, have strong network controls, and authentication bypass attempts are detected and blocked.
🎯 Exploit Status
CWE-288 indicates authentication bypass through alternative path or channel, suggesting relatively straightforward exploitation.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.1.0.103
Vendor Advisory: https://www.vertiv.com/en-us/support/security-support-center/
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download firmware version 2.1.0.103 from Vertiv support portal. 2. Backup current configuration. 3. Upload and apply firmware update through web interface. 4. Verify successful update and restore configuration if needed.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network isolation
allRestrict network access to affected devices using firewall rules
Access control lists
allImplement strict IP-based access controls to management interfaces
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate affected devices in separate VLAN with strict firewall rules
- Implement network monitoring and alerting for unauthorized access attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device firmware version through web interface or CLI. Versions below 2.1.0.103 are vulnerable.Check Version:
Check via web interface at System > About or use SSH/Telnet to query versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm firmware version shows 2.1.0.103 or higher in device management interface.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to webserver functions
- Authentication bypass patterns in web logs
- Configuration changes without proper authentication
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to device management ports
- Access from unauthorized IP addresses to management interfaces
SIEM Query:
source="vertiv-device" AND (event_type="auth_failure" OR event_type="config_change") AND user="unknown"