Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Quest KACE Desktop Authority
CVE-2021-44031

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Quest

Status
Kace Desktop Authority
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 December 2021

What is CVE-2021-44031?

A security flaw existed in Quest KACE Desktop Authority prior to version 11.2, allowing attackers to exploit the /dacomponentui/profiles/profileitems/outlooksettings/Insertimage.aspx interface. By uploading a malicious .ASP file to the vulnerable path /images/{GUID}/{filename}, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands, potentially compromising the affected system. This vulnerability emphasizes the importance of updating to the latest version to safeguard against exploitation.

References

https://support.quest.com/kace-desktop-authority/kb/33609...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2021-44031 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Quest KACE Desktop Authority