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CVE-2025-67813: Quest KACE Desktop Authority through 11.3.1 has Insecure Permissions on the Named Pipes used for inter-process

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Routine
MEDIUM 5.3UPGRADE

CVE-2025-67813 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting kace desktop authority. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Quest KACE Desktop Authority through 11.3.1 has Insecure Permissions on the Named Pipes used for inter-process communication

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.3 (Medium)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-276
Published2026-01-12
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: quest

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

quest kace desktop authority UPGRADE
Affected: < 11.3.2
Fixed in: 11.3.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy kace-desktop-authority || rpm -q kace-desktop-authority || kace-desktop-authority --version
2. UPGRADE to 11.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kace-desktop-authority
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade kace-desktop-authority
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-67813?

kace desktop authority: upgrade to 11.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-67813 being exploited?

CVE-2025-67813 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-2025-67813 affect?

CVE-2025-67813 affects kace desktop authority. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Quest KACE Desktop Authority through 11.3.1 has Insecure Permissions on the Named Pipes used for inter-process communication

How urgent is CVE-2025-67813?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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