CVE-2021-30116
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitKaseya VSA before 9.5.7 allows credential disclosure, as exploited in the wild in July 2021.
Published Jul 9, 2021 · Updated Aug 14, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2021-30116 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Vsa Agent (Kaseya), Vsa Server (Kaseya).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 2, 2021 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Vsa Agent 9.5.0.24, Vsa Server 9.5.7a.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
86%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Kaseya VSA before 9.5.7 allows credential disclosure, as exploited in the wild in July 2021. By default Kaseya VSA on premise offers a download page where the clients for the installation can be downloaded. The default URL for this page is https://x.x.x.x/dl.asp When an attacker download a client for Windows and installs it, the file KaseyaD.ini is generated (C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaseya\XXXXXXXXXX\KaseyaD.ini) which contains an Agent_Guid and AgentPassword This Agent_Guid and AgentPassword can be used to log in on dl.asp (https://x.x.x.x/dl.asp?un=840997037507813&pw=113cc622839a4077a84837485ced6b93e440bf66d44057713cb2f95e503a06d9) This request authenticates the client and returns a sessionId cookie that can be used in subsequent attacks to bypass authentication. Security issues discovered --- * Unauthenticated download page leaks credentials * Credentials of agent software can be used to obtain a sessionId (cookie) that can be used for services not intended for use by agents * dl.asp accepts credentials via a GET request * Access to KaseyaD.ini gives an attacker access to sufficient information to penetrate the Kaseya installation and its clients. Impact --- Via the page /dl.asp enough information can be obtained to give an attacker a sessionId that can be used to execute further (semi-authenticated) attacks against the system.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 2, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Nov 3, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Vsa AgentKaseya | See advisory | 9.5.0.24 |
| Vsa ServerKaseya | See advisory | 9.5.7a |
Patched Releases
Vsa Agent
9.5.0.24
Vsa Server
9.5.7a
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 2, 2021
Publicly disclosed
Jul 9, 2021
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 3, 2021
Last updated
Aug 14, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-522 Insufficiently Protected Credentials
References
- advisoryhttps://csirt.divd.nl/2021/07/04/Kaseya-Case-Update-2/
- advisoryhttps://csirt.divd.nl/2021/07/07/Kaseya-Limited-Disclosure/
- advisoryhttps://helpdesk.kaseya.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4403440684689-Important-Notice-July-2nd-2021
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Kaseya VSA before 9.5.7 allows credential disclosure, as exploited in the wild in July 2021.
Affected: Vsa Agent (Kaseya); Vsa Server (Kaseya). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 2, 2021 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Nov 3, 2021 with a federal remediation due date of Nov 17, 2021.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Vsa Agent 9.5.0.24, Vsa Server 9.5.7a.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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