{"id":56252,"date":"2025-07-01T03:47:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T03:47:37","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-09-16T12:32:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T18:32:00","slug":"cve-2025-32976-two-factor-authentication-bypass-vulnerability-in-quest-kace-systems-management-appliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-32976-two-factor-authentication-bypass-vulnerability-in-quest-kace-systems-management-appliance\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-32976: Two-Factor Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this blog post, we will delve into the details of a critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-32976, that affects Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA). This vulnerability presents a significant security risk as it allows authenticated users to bypass Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) two-factor authentication (2FA) requirements and gain elevated access. This flaw can potentially lead<\/a> to system compromise or data leakage, particularly in environments where SMA is a critical component of the network infrastructure.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-32976
\nSeverity: Critical (8.8 CVSS score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low – Authenticated Users<\/a>
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: System compromise or data<\/a> leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>

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