CVE-2021-32088: Critical severity Quest KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SMA) vulnerability

Published Jul 27, 2026
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Quest KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SMA) 11.0.273. Certain API endpoints contain a rate-limiting feature to minimize a brute-force attack. This protection can be bypassed by removing the kboxid cookie.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Quest KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SMA)=11.0.273
Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance=11.0.273

Event History

Jul 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32088?

CVE-2021-32088 has a critical severity rating of 9.8 according to the CVSS 3.1 scoring system.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-32088?

To fix CVE-2021-32088, you should upgrade to the latest version of the Quest KACE Systems Deployment Appliance that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2021-32088 have on the system?

CVE-2021-32088 allows attackers to bypass rate-limiting on certain API endpoints, potentially making the system vulnerable to brute-force attacks.

4

Is CVE-2021-32088 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-32088 is remotely exploitable as it affects API endpoints that can be accessed without authentication.

5

What product is affected by CVE-2021-32088?

CVE-2021-32088 affects the Quest KACE Systems Deployment Appliance version 11.0.273.

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