CVE-2021-32087 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can use publicly known default credentials to access the FTP service and retrieve sensitive MySQL backups containing privileged credentials.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-32087?

CVE-2021-32087 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jul 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Quest KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SMA) 11.0.273. It installs with default user credentials. The kbftp account has a password of getbxf, which is publicly known and documented. This allows remote attackers to trivially gain privileged access to the FTP service interface, which contains MySQL backups. Sensitive information is stored in the database, such as privileged credentials for other systems.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-32087?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32087?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-32087 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-32087 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-32087 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fm6r-8jgr-6mvw.

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