CVE-2021-32086
Hardcoded symmetric key in Quest KACE SMA lets attackers decrypt stored secrets.
Is CVE-2021-32086 being exploited?
Not confirmed. CVE-2021-32086 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 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How severe is CVE-2021-32086?
CVE-2021-32086 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.8. 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-2021-32086?
Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2021-32086. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.
What does CVE-2021-32086 affect?
CVE-2021-32086 affects Quest KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SMA) 11.0.273, KACE MySQL database backups. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.
What should I do about CVE-2021-32086?
Restrict DB/backup access, rotate credentials, isolate appliance; apply vendor patch when available.
Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.
With MySQL or backup access, attackers can decrypt secrets to steal credentials, escalate privileges, and pivot across networks.
Immediate action required