Default Credential Vulnerability in Quest KACE Systems Deployment Appliance
CVE-2021-32087

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Quest

Status
KACE Systems Deployment Appliance
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 July 2026

What is CVE-2021-32087?

A significant security vulnerability in the Quest KACE Systems Deployment Appliance allows unauthorized remote access due to the use of default user credentials. The appliance is shipped with the 'kbftp' account configured with the weak password 'getbxf', which is widely known. This negligence enables attackers to easily compromise the FTP service interface, leading to potential exposure of sensitive data, including MySQL backups and privileged credentials for other systems, thereby posing a serious risk to network security.

References

https://support.quest.com/download-product-select
https://support.quest.com/kace-systems-management-applian...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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