CVE-2021-32085

Default Credentials in Quest KACE SMA Allow Remote Database Access

Published Jul 27, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An issue was discovered in Quest KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SMA) 11.0.273. It installs with default user credentials. The report and R1 MySQL accounts have a password of box747, which is publicly known and documented. This allows remote attackers to trivially gain privileged access to the MySQL databases. Sensitive information is stored in the database, such as privileged credentials for other systems.

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Title Default Credentials in Quest KACE SMA Allow Remote Database Access
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Default MySQL Credentials in Quest KACE SMA Enable Privileged Database Access
Weaknesses CWE-256
CWE-284
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Quest
Quest kace Systems Deployment Appliance
Vendors & Products Quest
Quest kace Systems Deployment Appliance
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Title Default MySQL Credentials in Quest KACE SMA Enable Privileged Database Access
Weaknesses CWE-256
CWE-284
CWE-798
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description An issue was discovered in Quest KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SMA) 11.0.273. It installs with default user credentials. The report and R1 MySQL accounts have a password of box747, which is publicly known and documented. This allows remote attackers to trivially gain privileged access to the MySQL databases. Sensitive information is stored in the database, such as privileged credentials for other systems.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Jul 28, 2026, 2:55 PM
Reserved
May 6, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jul 27, 2026, 10:16 PM
Modified
Aug 3, 2026, 2:31 PM