Kace Desktop Authority
CVE-2025-67813
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V13 - Configuration Default permission hardening
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS 5.3 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Kace Desktop Authority versions up to 11.3.1 is affected by incorrect default permissions (CVSS 5.3).
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability (CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions) affects Kace Desktop Authority. Quest KACE Desktop Authority through 11.3.1 has Insecure Permissions on the Named Pipes used for inter-process communication
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Quest KACE Desktop Authority through 11.3.1 has Insecure Permissions on the Named Pipes used for inter-process communication
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using Quest KACE Desktop Authority through 11.3.1 should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-67813, a incorrect default permissions vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: manually tighten permissions on affected resources.
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Attack Technique
Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.
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