How severe is CVE-2021-32525?

CVE-2021-32525 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-2021-32525 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-32525?

CVE-2021-32525 affects Qsan Storage Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32525?

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-2021-32525 published?

CVE-2021-32525 was published on 2021-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32525

CVE-2021-32525 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-259.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-259
Affected product: Qsan Storage Manager
Published: 2021-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The same hard-coded password in QSAN Storage Manager's in the firmware allows remote attackers to access the control interface with the administrator’s credential, entering the hard-coded password of the debug mode to execute the restricted system instructions. The referred vulnerability has been solved with the updated version of QSAN Storage Manager v3.3.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32525?: The same hard-coded password in QSAN Storage Manager's in the firmware allows remote attackers to access the control interface with the administrator’s credential, entering the hard-coded password of the debug mode to execute the restricted system instructions. The referred vulnerability has been solved with the updated version of QSAN Storage Manager v3.3.3.
How severe is CVE-2021-32525?: CVE-2021-32525 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-2021-32525 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-32525?: CVE-2021-32525 affects Qsan Storage Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32525?: 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-2021-32525 published?: CVE-2021-32525 was published on 2021-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-4881-959d3-1.html

Affected products (1)

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

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