CVE-2021-32523

Name: CVE-2021-32523
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-07T14:15:11.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-32523 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper authorization vulnerability in QSAN Storage Manager allows remote privileged users to bypass the access control and execute arbitrary commands. Suggest contacting with QSAN and refer to recommendations in QSAN Document.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper authorization vulnerability in QSAN Storage Manager allows remote privileged users to bypass the access control and execute arbitrary commands. Suggest contacting with QSAN and refer to recommendations in QSAN Document.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.49%

70.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qsan	Storage Manager	<= 3.3.1

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-4879-01616-1.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-4879-01616-1.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-32523?

How severe is CVE-2021-32523?

CVE-2021-32523 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32523?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST