CVE-2021-32520

Name: CVE-2021-32520
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-07T14:15:11.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-32520 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability in QSAN Storage Manager allows attackers to obtain users’ credentials and related permissions. Suggest contacting with QSAN and refer to recommendations in QSAN Document.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability in QSAN Storage Manager allows attackers to obtain users’ credentials and related permissions. Suggest contacting with QSAN and refer to recommendations in QSAN Document.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qsan	Storage Manager	<= 3.3.1

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-4876-8da07-1.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-4876-8da07-1.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-32520?

How severe is CVE-2021-32520?

CVE-2021-32520 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32520?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-32520?

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Source: NVD / NIST