When two high-risk CVEs (CVE-2025-32353 and CVE-2025-32354) hit last week, the message was loud and clear: the way most MSPs perform security assessments is no longer just outdated—it’s risky. 

These vulnerabilities revealed that some widely used scanning tools store administrative credentials in plaintext or encrypt them using static keys. These aren’t hypothetical edge cases. They’re real, happening under default configurations, and the CVSS 8.2 score reflects the seriousness. If your tool logs or stores admin passwords during scans, it’s not just outdated—it’s part of the problem. 

The Real Issue? The Method, Not Just the Tool 

Too many assessments still depend on entering domain admin credentials—often on devices MSPs don’t control, in environments that aren’t hardened. Those scans leave behind logs, temporary files, and cached data that can be exploited. In today’s environment, that’s handing attackers exactly what they want. 

A New Standard: Credential-Free, Patented, and Exclusive 

At Galactic Advisors, we spent years asking a simple question: how do we scan networks without creating new vulnerabilities in the process? 

Now, we have the answer—and it’s patented. 

We’ve been awarded U.S. Patent No. 12,373,572 for our user-activated, credential-free penetration testing system—the first and only method of its kind. It delivers vulnerability data with: 

  • No admin credentials 
  • No software installs 
  • No configuration changes 

Here’s how it works: 

  • A user clicks a secure link 
  • The scan runs in a non-privileged state 
  • You get deep, forensic-level insight—without any of the usual exposure 

And because it’s now patent-protected, it can’t be copied, rebranded, or reverse-engineered. If you’re already working with Galactic, you’re using it. If not, you’re still relying on methods the latest CVEs just made obsolete. 

Why It Matters for Engineers, Salespeople, and MSP Owners 

Engineers: Finally—assessments that don’t require elevated privileges. No more credential sharing. No more worry about temp files logging sensitive data. 

Salespeople: You now have exclusive tech to offer. If your prospects are still using credential-based scanners, you’ve got a powerful differentiator. 

MSP Owners: You don’t need to choose between visibility and safety. With this patented method, you get both. 

The Takeaway: Credential-Based Scanning Isn’t Just Legacy—It’s a Security Gap 

If you’re still using tools that rely on admin credentials for basic assessments, you’re operating with unnecessary risk. 

Galactic Advisors’ credential-free scanning method changes the game. It’s exclusive, secure, and designed to fit right into your security program without disrupting client environments. 

Want to learn how to integrate third-party security assessments into your offering? Just reach out. We’ll show you how to leave legacy scanning behind—and lead the next era of MSP security.