CVE-2025-26850 — CRITICAL (9.3)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

9.3

CRITICAL

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

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

References

https://support.quest.com/kb/4378559/quest-response-to-kace-sma-agent-vulnerabil

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-26850?

CVE-2025-26850 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL). 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.

How severe is CVE-2025-26850?

CVE-2025-26850 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-26850?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.