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CVE-2026-102118GHSA-8pmh-222g-6j48

Kiteworks Core before version 9.5.0 is vulnerable to Local Privilege Escalation

Kiteworks Core
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CVSS
7.8High
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.40%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 32% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in9.5.0Fixed versionCVE List
Published30 Sep 2026Updated 1 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.

Description

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Kiteworks could have allowed an attacker with an existing shell under a low-privileged service account to escalate to root privileges on the appliance.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 2

  • Coreaffected: all versions before 9.5.0CVE List
  • Coreunaffected: 9.5.0CVE List

References 2