CVE-2021-32521: Use of MAC address as an authenticated password in QSAN Storage Manager, XEVO, SANOS allows local attackers to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-32521?

sanos: upgrade to newer than 2.0.0; storage manager: upgrade to newer than 3.3.1; xevo: upgrade to 1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-32521 being exploited?

CVE-2021-32521 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-2021-32521 affect?

CVE-2021-32521 affects sanos, storage manager, xevo. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Use of MAC address as an authenticated password in QSAN Storage Manager, XEVO, SANOS allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Suggest contacting with QSAN and refer to recommendations in QSAN Document.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-32521?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.3REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2021-32521 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting sanos, storage manager, xevo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Use of MAC address as an authenticated password in QSAN Storage Manager, XEVO, SANOS allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Suggest contacting with QSAN and refer to recommendations in QSAN Document.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-259, CWE-798
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 sanos UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sanos || rpm -q sanos || sanos --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sanos

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sanos

Note

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

qsan storage manager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.3.1

Fixed in: newer than 3.3.1

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 newer than 3.3.1 (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.

qsan xevo UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.0

Fixed in: 1.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xevo || rpm -q xevo || xevo --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xevo

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xevo

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-2021-32521?

sanos: upgrade to newer than 2.0.0; storage manager: upgrade to newer than 3.3.1; xevo: upgrade to 1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-32521 being exploited?

CVE-2021-32521 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-2021-32521 affect?

CVE-2021-32521 affects sanos, storage manager, xevo. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Use of MAC address as an authenticated password in QSAN Storage Manager, XEVO, SANOS allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Suggest contacting with QSAN and refer to recommendations in QSAN Document.

How urgent is CVE-2021-32521?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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