HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2021-32526
MEDIUM

CVE-2021-32526

CWE-732Published: July 7, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability in QSAN Storage Manager allows authenticated remote attackers to access arbitrary password files. Suggest contacting with QSAN and refer to recommendations in QSAN Document.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-32526 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low 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), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

qsan1 product(s)
storage manager
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2021-32526
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-732
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 7, 2021

Related CVEs (CWE-732)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2021-32526 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.