CVE-2023-33254
CVE-2023-33254 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Quest Kace Systems Deployment Appliance 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-863.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-863
- Affected product: Quest Kace Systems Deployment Appliance
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Description
There is an LDAP bind credentials exposure on KACE Systems Deployment and Remote Site appliances 9.0.146. The captured credentials may provide a higher privilege level on the Active Directory domain. To exploit this, an authenticated attacker edits the user-authentication settings to specify an attacker-controlled LDAP server, clicks the Test Settings button, and captures the cleartext credentials.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-33254?
- There is an LDAP bind credentials exposure on KACE Systems Deployment and Remote Site appliances 9.0.146. The captured credentials may provide a higher privilege level on the Active Directory domain. To exploit this, an authenticated attacker edits the user-authentication settings to specify an attacker-controlled LDAP server, clicks the Test Settings button, and captures the cleartext credentials.
- How severe is CVE-2023-33254?
- CVE-2023-33254 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-2023-33254 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-33254?
- CVE-2023-33254 affects Quest Kace Systems Deployment Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-33254?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-33254 published?
- CVE-2023-33254 was published on 2023-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:quest:kace_systems_deployment_appliance:9.0.146:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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