CVE-2026-102118
Kiteworks Core before version 9.5.0 is vulnerable to Local Privilege Escalation
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 30, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 7, 2026, 1:58 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
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 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 |
Solution
- Apply the latest Kiteworks security updates.
- Verify the patch addresses the escalation.
- Review service account privileges.
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weaknesses.
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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-8pmh-222g-6j48 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-2026-102118', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-10-01T13:28:00.930468Z'} -
New CVE Received by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Sep. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-59 Added CWE CWE-250 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/102xxx/CVE-2026-102118.json">CVE-2026-102118</a> Added Reference https://github.com/kiteworks/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-8pmh-222g-6j48 Added Reference https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/VA/white/2026/va-26-274-01.json