Is CVE-2021-32523 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-32523 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-32523 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-32523 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-32523?

CVE-2021-32523 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2021-32523

CWE-285Published: July 7, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.2

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-32523 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.2.