CVE-2025-10542: iMonitor EAM · Use of Default Credentials
Affects iMonitor EAMSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 55% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Sep 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| iMonitor Software Inc. iMonitor EAM | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediately change all default administrative credentials on iMonitor EAM servers to strong, unique passwords. 2. Restrict network access to the iMonitor EAM management interface using network segmentation, firewalls, or VPNs to limit exposure to trusted administrators only. 3. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) if supported by the product or via external access controls to add an additional layer of security. 4. Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual authentication attempts or access patterns to detect potential exploitation attempts early. 5. Conduct an audit of all deployed iMonitor EAM instances to ensure no default credentials remain in use. 6. Engage with the vendor for patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. 7. Educate administrators and users about the risks of default credentials and enforce credential management policies. 8. Consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to detect anomalous behavior resulting from potential compromise of monitored clients.
Description
iMonitor EAM 9.6394 ships with default administrative credentials that are also displayed within the management client’s connection dialog. If the administrator does not change these defaults, a remote attacker can authenticate to the EAM server and gain full control over monitored agents and data. This enables reading highly sensitive telemetry (including keylogger output) and issuing arbitrary actions to all connected clients.