How severe is CVE-2021-32533?

CVE-2021-32533 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-2021-32533 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-32533?

CVE-2021-32533 affects Qsan Sanos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32533?

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-2021-32533 published?

CVE-2021-32533 was published on 2021-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32533

CVE-2021-32533 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Qsan Sanos
Published: 2021-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The QSAN SANOS setting page does not filter special parameters. Remote attackers can use this vulnerability to inject and execute arbitrary commands without permissions. The referred vulnerability has been solved with the updated version of QSAN SANOS v2.1.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32533?: The QSAN SANOS setting page does not filter special parameters. Remote attackers can use this vulnerability to inject and execute arbitrary commands without permissions. The referred vulnerability has been solved with the updated version of QSAN SANOS v2.1.0.
How severe is CVE-2021-32533?: CVE-2021-32533 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-2021-32533 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-32533?: CVE-2021-32533 affects Qsan Sanos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32533?: 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-2021-32533 published?: CVE-2021-32533 was published on 2021-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-4890-39791-1.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qsan:sanos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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