Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Kiteworks by Kiteworks
CVE-2026-102118

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Kiteworks

Status
Core
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-102118?

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Kiteworks that may allow an attacker with access to a low-privileged service account to escalate their permissions to root. This flaw can significantly compromise the security of the appliance, making it critical for users to stay informed and update their systems. The vulnerability emphasizes the need for robust security measures to protect against unauthorized access.

Affected Version(s)

Core 0 < 9.5.0

Core 9.5.0

References

https://github.com/kiteworks/security-advisories/security...
vendor-advisory
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/cs...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Icare, https://yeswehack.com/hunters/icare
Supr4s, https://yeswehack.com/hunters/Supr4s
truff, https://yeswehack.com/hunters/truff
.