CVE entry · CVE-2025-32975
CVE-2025-32975: Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) Improper Authentication Vulnerability
Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) contains an improper authentication vulnerability that could allow attackers to impersonate legitimate users without valid credentials.
- Actively exploited: added to CISA’s KEV catalog on April 20, 2026.
- Use by ransomware: not established so far.
- Remediation deadline for US federal agencies: May 4, 2026.
Description from CISA’s KEV catalog.
What to do
- Check whether your estate includes Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA), including internet-facing devices.
- Apply the vendor’s patch or mitigations (references below). Failing that, isolate the product or stop using it, as CISA requires of US federal agencies.
- An exploited vulnerability has often been used before it was fixed: look for signs of compromise, especially on internet-facing devices.
References
- Vendor advisory or reference cited by CISA (support.quest.com)
- NVD entry (NIST)
- CISA KEV catalog