CVE-2021-44031

Published: Dec 22, 2021Modified: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

An issue was discovered in Quest KACE Desktop Authority before 11.2. /dacomponentui/profiles/profileitems/outlooksettings/Insertimage.aspx contains a vulnerability that could allow pre-authentication remote code execution. An attacker could upload a .ASP file to reside at /images/{GUID}/{filename}.

Affected (1)

Products: Quest: Kace Desktop Authority

1 product

Kace Desktop Authority

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Quest Kace Desktop Authority	Before 11.2

Related CWEs

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.

References (2)

https://support.quest.com/kace-desktop-authority/kb/336098/quest-response-to-desktop-authority-vulnerabilities-prior-to-11-2

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

https://support.quest.com/kace-desktop-authority/kb/336098/quest-response-to-desktop-authority-vulnerabilities-prior-to-11-2

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

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