CVE-2021-32086 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 27 Jul 2026 Updated 28 Jul 2026

Hardcoded encryption key allows attackers with database access to decrypt secrets and escalate privileges or access other systems.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-32086?

CVE-2021-32086 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Quest KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SMA) 11.0.273. It uses a hardcoded symmetric encryption key to encrypt secrets in the MySQL databases. (This key is not unique for each installation.) An attacker that gains access to the MySQL server or a backup files can decrypt the secrets. Often, the decrypted secrets can be used to escalate privileges within KACE, or gain privileged access to unrelated systems or services.

Weakness: CWE-321

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-32086?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32086?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-32086 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-32086 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-32086 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5h6h-pp43-x3rj.