CVE-2021-32087: High severity Quest KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SMA) vulnerability
An issue was discovered in Quest KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SMA) 11.0.273. It installs with default user credentials. The kbftp account has a password of getbxf, which is publicly known and documented. This allows remote attackers to trivially gain privileged access to the FTP service interface, which contains MySQL backups. Sensitive information is stored in the database, such as privileged credentials for other systems.
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What is the severity of CVE-2021-32087?
CVE-2021-32087 has a severity rating of high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32087?
To fix CVE-2021-32087, change the default credentials of the kbftp account immediately.
What vulnerability does CVE-2021-32087 exploit?
CVE-2021-32087 exploits the use of default user credentials in Quest KACE Systems Deployment Appliance.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-32087?
Organizations using Quest KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SMA) version 11.0.273 are affected by CVE-2021-32087.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-32087?
The potential impacts of CVE-2021-32087 include unauthorized privileged access to the FTP service, allowing attackers to compromise the system.