CVE-2025-26850

Name: CVE-2025-26850
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-05T00:15:22.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.3/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-26850 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The agent in Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) before 14.0.97 and 14.1.x before 14.1.19 potentially allows privilege escalation on managed systems.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The agent in Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) before 14.0.97 and 14.1.x before 14.1.19 potentially allows privilege escalation on managed systems.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

References

https://support.quest.com/kb/4378559/quest-response-to-kace-sma-agent-vulnerability-cve-2025-26850

Timeline

Published: Jul 5, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-26850?

The agent in Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) before 14.0.97 and 14.1.x before 14.1.19 potentially allows privilege escalation on managed systems.

How severe is CVE-2025-26850?

CVE-2025-26850 has a CVSS score of 9.3/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-26850?

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-2025-26850?

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Source: NVD / NIST