CVE-2021-44028
CVE-2021-44028 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Quest Kace Desktop Authority with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-611.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: Quest Kace Desktop Authority
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
XXE can occur in Quest KACE Desktop Authority before 11.2 because the log4net configuration file might be controlled by an attacker, a related issue to CVE-2018-1285.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-44028?
- XXE can occur in Quest KACE Desktop Authority before 11.2 because the log4net configuration file might be controlled by an attacker, a related issue to CVE-2018-1285.
- How severe is CVE-2021-44028?
- CVE-2021-44028 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-44028 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-44028?
- CVE-2021-44028 affects Quest Kace Desktop Authority. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-44028?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-44028 published?
- CVE-2021-44028 was published on 2021-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:quest:kace_desktop_authority:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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