CVE-2026-102115
Kiteworks Core Authentication Bypass in the Password Reset Workflow
Description
Kiteworks Core did not correctly validate a parameter submitted to the password reset workflow. An unauthenticated attacker who knew the email address of a user with a locally stored password could potentially reset that account's password without access to the emailed reset link and then authenticate as that user, including where the account holds administrative privileges.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 30, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 7, 2026, 1:57 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 |
Solution
- Validate all parameters in the password reset workflow.
- Implement checks to ensure reset link access.
- Limit administrative privileges where possible.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:accellion:kiteworks:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 9.5.0 Added Reference Type Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government: https://github.com/kiteworks/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-q76w-qv9j-q639 Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/VA/white/2026/va-26-274-01.json Types: Broken Link -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-102115', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-10-01T13:27:29.042797Z'} -
New CVE Received by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Sep. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Kiteworks Core did not correctly validate a parameter submitted to the password reset workflow. An unauthenticated attacker who knew the email address of a user with a locally stored password could potentially reset that account's password without access to the emailed reset link and then authenticate as that user, including where the account holds administrative privileges. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-640 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/102xxx/CVE-2026-102115.json">CVE-2026-102115</a> Added Reference https://github.com/kiteworks/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-q76w-qv9j-q639 Added Reference https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/VA/white/2026/va-26-274-01.json