CVE-2025-32975
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitQuest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) 13.0.x before 13.0.385, 13.1.x before 13.1.81, 13.2.x before 13.2.183, 14.0.x before 14.0.341 (Patch 5), and 14.1.x before 14.1.101 (Patch 4) contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to impersonate…
Published Jun 24, 2025 · Updated Apr 21, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-32975 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v3.1) affecting Kace Systems Management Appliance (Quest).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 19, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 2.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Kace Systems Management Appliance 13.0.385.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
10.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
2.5%
Higher than 84.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) 13.0.x before 13.0.385, 13.1.x before 13.1.81, 13.2.x before 13.2.183, 14.0.x before 14.0.341 (Patch 5), and 14.1.x before 14.1.101 (Patch 4) contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to impersonate legitimate users without valid credentials. The vulnerability exists in the SSO authentication handling mechanism and can lead to complete administrative takeover.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Apr 20, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 19, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Apr 20, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Apr 20, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Kace Systems Management ApplianceQuest | See advisory | 13.0.385 |
Patched Releases
Kace Systems Management Appliance
13.0.385
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 24, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 19, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
Apr 20, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 20, 2026
Added to ENISA EUVD
Apr 20, 2026
Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
- advisoryhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jun/25
- advisoryhttps://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jun/22
- advisoryhttps://seralys.com/research/CVE-2025-32975.txt
- advisoryhttps://support.quest.com/kb/4379499/quest-response-to-kace-sma-vulnerabilities-cve-2025-32975-cve-2025-32976-cve-2025-32977-cve-2025-32978
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) 13.0.x before 13.0.385, 13.1.x before 13.1.81, 13.2.x before 13.2.183, 14.0.x before 14.0.341 (Patch 5), and 14.1.x before 14.1.101 (Patch 4) contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to impersonate legitimate users without valid credentials.
Affected: Kace Systems Management Appliance (Quest). 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 Mar 19, 2026.
Yes. It was added on Apr 20, 2026 with a federal remediation due date of May 4, 2026.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Kace Systems Management Appliance 13.0.385.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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