CVE-2026-102147
Kiteworks Core Administrative Account Takeover through Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Description
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) weakness in Kiteworks Core could allow an unauthenticated attacker to store crafted content that later executes arbitrary JavaScript in the authenticated session of an administrator who views the affected page. This could have permitted the attacker to gain full administrative control, including the creation of a new administrative account.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 30, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 7, 2026, 3:02 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
- Sanitize all user-supplied input.
- Update Kiteworks Core to the latest version.
- Review and restrict administrative privileges.
- Validate all administrative actions.
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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) 9.5.1 Added Reference Type Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government: https://github.com/kiteworks/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-xgh2-fgj6-w93r 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-2026-102147', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-10-01T13:26:51.123845Z'} -
New CVE Received by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Sep. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) weakness in Kiteworks Core could allow an unauthenticated attacker to store crafted content that later executes arbitrary JavaScript in the authenticated session of an administrator who views the affected page. This could have permitted the attacker to gain full administrative control, including the creation of a new administrative account. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/102xxx/CVE-2026-102147.json">CVE-2026-102147</a> Added Reference https://github.com/kiteworks/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-xgh2-fgj6-w93r Added Reference https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/VA/white/2026/va-26-274-01.json