How severe is CVE-2021-32522?

CVE-2021-32522 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-32522 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-32522?

CVE-2021-32522 primarily affects Qsan Sanos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32522?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-32522 published?

CVE-2021-32522 was published on 2021-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32522

CVE-2021-32522 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qsan Sanos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-307.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Qsan Sanos
Published: 2021-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability in QSAN Storage Manager, XEVO, SANOS allows remote attackers to discover users’ credentials and obtain access via a brute force attack. Suggest contacting with QSAN and refer to recommendations in QSAN Document.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32522?: Improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability in QSAN Storage Manager, XEVO, SANOS allows remote attackers to discover users’ credentials and obtain access via a brute force attack. Suggest contacting with QSAN and refer to recommendations in QSAN Document.
How severe is CVE-2021-32522?: CVE-2021-32522 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-32522 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-32522?: CVE-2021-32522 primarily affects Qsan Sanos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32522?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-32522 published?: CVE-2021-32522 was published on 2021-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-4878-0a279-1.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:qsan:sanos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qsan:storage_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qsan:xevo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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