How severe is CVE-2021-32523?

CVE-2021-32523 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-32523 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-32523?

CVE-2021-32523 affects Qsan Storage Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32523?

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-2021-32523 published?

CVE-2021-32523 was published on 2021-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32523

CVE-2021-32523 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qsan Storage Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Qsan Storage Manager
Published: 2021-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper authorization vulnerability in QSAN Storage Manager allows remote privileged users to bypass the access control and execute arbitrary commands. Suggest contacting with QSAN and refer to recommendations in QSAN Document.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32523?: Improper authorization vulnerability in QSAN Storage Manager allows remote privileged users to bypass the access control and execute arbitrary commands. Suggest contacting with QSAN and refer to recommendations in QSAN Document.
How severe is CVE-2021-32523?: CVE-2021-32523 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-32523 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-32523?: CVE-2021-32523 affects Qsan Storage Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32523?: 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-2021-32523 published?: CVE-2021-32523 was published on 2021-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-4879-01616-1.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qsan:storage_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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