CVE-2021-32085
Default MySQL credentials in Quest KACE SMA allow trivial privileged DB access.
Is CVE-2021-32085 being exploited?
Not confirmed. CVE-2021-32085 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How severe is CVE-2021-32085?
CVE-2021-32085 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.8. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-32085?
Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2021-32085. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.
What does CVE-2021-32085 affect?
CVE-2021-32085 affects Quest KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SMA) 11.0.273, MySQL 'report' and 'R1' accounts (default password 'box747'). Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.
What should I do about CVE-2021-32085?
Change default DB passwords, restrict DB network access, rotate stored credentials, apply vendor updates when available.
Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.
Remote attackers can use known default MySQL creds (box747) to access DB, steal privileged credentials and pivot to managed systems.
Immediate action required