EUVD-2025-20096
2025-07-05
[email protected]
9.3
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Lifecycle Timeline
3
Analysis Generated
Mar 16, 2026 - 03:19 vuln.today
EUVD ID Assigned
Mar 16, 2026 - 03:19 euvd
EUVD-2025-20096
CVE Published
Jul 05, 2025 - 00:15 nvd
CRITICAL 9.3
Description
The agent in Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) before 14.0.97 and 14.1.x before 14.1.19 potentially allows privilege escalation on managed systems.
Analysis
The agent in Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) before 14.0.97 and 14.1.x before 14.1.19 potentially allows privilege escalation on managed systems.
Technical Context
Privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user or process to gain elevated permissions beyond what was originally authorized. This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863).
Remediation
Apply the principle of least privilege. Keep systems patched. Monitor for suspicious privilege changes. Use mandatory access controls (SELinux, AppArmor).
Priority Score
47
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Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +46
POC: 0
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