How severe is CVE-2021-32526?

CVE-2021-32526 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-32526 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-32526?

CVE-2021-32526 affects Qsan Storage Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32526?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-32526 published?

CVE-2021-32526 was published on 2021-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32526

CVE-2021-32526 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qsan Storage Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Qsan Storage Manager
Published: 2021-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability in QSAN Storage Manager allows authenticated remote attackers to access arbitrary password files. Suggest contacting with QSAN and refer to recommendations in QSAN Document.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32526?: Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability in QSAN Storage Manager allows authenticated remote attackers to access arbitrary password files. Suggest contacting with QSAN and refer to recommendations in QSAN Document.
How severe is CVE-2021-32526?: CVE-2021-32526 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-32526 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-32526?: CVE-2021-32526 affects Qsan Storage Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32526?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-32526 published?: CVE-2021-32526 was published on 2021-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-4882-c0310-1.html

Affected products (1)

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

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