CVE-2021-44031 is a critical pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability affecting Quest KACE Desktop Authority versions prior to 11.2. Specifically, the /dacomponentui/profiles/profileitems/outlooksettings/Insertimage.aspx component allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload malicious .ASP files. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical) due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the high FAUCET Risk Score of 82/100 indicates its significant potential impact.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 11.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:quest:kace_desktop_authority:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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