CVE-2021-32506: Absolute Path Traversal vulnerability in GetImage in QSAN Storage Manager allows remote authenticated attacker

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-32506?

storage manager: upgrade to 3.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-32506 being exploited?

CVE-2021-32506 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-32506 affect?

CVE-2021-32506 affects storage manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Absolute Path Traversal vulnerability in GetImage in QSAN Storage Manager allows remote authenticated attackers download arbitrary files via the Url path parameter. The referred vulnerability has been solved with the updated version of QSAN

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-32506?

Priority 40/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2021-32506 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting storage manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Absolute Path Traversal vulnerability in GetImage in QSAN Storage Manager allows remote authenticated attackers download arbitrary files via the Url path parameter. The referred vulnerability has been solved with the updated version of QSAN Storage Manager v3.3.3 .

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-36, CWE-22
Published	2021-07-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): TWCERT/CC · Vendor: qsan

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-07-07 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

qsan storage manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.3.3

Fixed in: 3.3.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy storage-manager || rpm -q storage-manager || storage-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade storage-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade storage-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-32506?

storage manager: upgrade to 3.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-32506 being exploited?

CVE-2021-32506 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-32506 affect?

CVE-2021-32506 affects storage manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Absolute Path Traversal vulnerability in GetImage in QSAN Storage Manager allows remote authenticated attackers download arbitrary files via the Url path parameter. The referred vulnerability has been solved with the updated version of QSAN

How urgent is CVE-2021-32506?

Priority 40/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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