CVE-2025-15679
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BMC Root Account Activation Without Password

Publication date: 2026-09-11

Last updated on: 2026-09-11

Assigner: 5bcc34ac-0282-4e8a-96fc-046c583d3048

Description
Under certain circumstances such as reset to factory default operation, the BMC root account is made active without a password.

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Published
2026-09-11
Last Modified
2026-09-11
Generated
2026-09-11
AI Q&A
2026-09-11
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2025-15679
EUVD
EUVD-2025-210890

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Currently, no data is known.

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CWE ID Description
CWE-258 Using an empty string as a password is insecure.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows the BMC root account to become active without a password during certain operations, such as a factory reset. This means an attacker could gain full administrative access to the system without authentication.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to take complete control of the system, install malware, steal sensitive data, or disrupt operations. It poses a high risk to system integrity and confidentiality.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access control. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Reset the BMC to factory defaults and ensure the root account is immediately assigned a strong password. Verify the BMC configuration to confirm the root account is disabled after reset unless explicitly required.

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