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CVE-2021-32087

8.8
High
EPSS 0.29%Patch availableJul 29, 2026

Default kbftp credentials in Quest KACE SMA allow privileged FTP access to MySQL backups.

common questions

Is CVE-2021-32087 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2021-32087 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-2021-32087?

CVE-2021-32087 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-2021-32087?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2021-32087. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2021-32087 affect?

CVE-2021-32087 affects Quest KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SMA) 11.0.273, kbftp account, MySQL backup files. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2021-32087?

Change default creds, disable kbftp, rotate exposed credentials, isolate appliance, apply vendor patch when available.

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Quest KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SMA) 11.0.273kbftp accountMySQL backup files
impact

Remote attacker can authenticate with kbftp:getbxf, access FTP, download MySQL backups, and exfiltrate privileged credentials.

action required

Immediate action required

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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