CVE-2021-32521

QSAN Storage Manager, XEVO, SANOS - Use of Hard-coded Password

Description

Use of MAC address as an authenticated password in QSAN Storage Manager, XEVO, SANOS allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Suggest contacting with QSAN and refer to recommendations in QSAN Document.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please refer to QSANS's recommended measures

Categories

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.22%
Third-Party Advisory org.tw
Affected: QSAN Storage Manager
Affected: QSAN XEVO
Affected: QSAN SANOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-4877-7b696-1.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32521?
CVE-2021-32521 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-32521?
To fix CVE-2021-32521: Please refer to QSANS's recommended measures
Is CVE-2021-32521 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-32521 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-32521?
CVE-2021-32521 affects QSAN Storage Manager, QSAN XEVO, QSAN SANOS.
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