CVE-2026-102090: CWE-601 URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') in Kiteworks Core
Kiteworks Core versions before 9.5.1 contain a URL redirection vulnerability in the PDF viewer component. This flaw allows attacker-controlled documents to be loaded and displayed within the trusted application domain due to insufficient validation of a URL parameter. This behavior can increase the effectiveness of phishing attacks by making malicious links appear more credible. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-601 (Open Redirect).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-102090 describes an open redirect vulnerability in Kiteworks Core prior to version 9.5.1. The issue arises from insufficient validation of a URL parameter in the PDF viewer, enabling an attacker to inject content that is displayed under the legitimate domain's trust context. This can be exploited to enhance phishing attempts by embedding malicious links in the displayed content. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and limited impact on integrity only.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability does not directly compromise confidentiality or availability but can be leveraged to increase the credibility of phishing attacks by displaying attacker-controlled documents within the trusted application domain. This may lead to users being more likely to trust malicious links, potentially resulting in further social engineering or credential theft.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Kiteworks Core version 9.5.1 and later. Users should upgrade to version 9.5.1 or above to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation guidance is provided or required beyond applying the official update.
CVE-2026-102090: CWE-601 URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') in Kiteworks Core
Description
Kiteworks Core versions before 9.5.1 contain a URL redirection vulnerability in the PDF viewer component. This flaw allows attacker-controlled documents to be loaded and displayed within the trusted application domain due to insufficient validation of a URL parameter. This behavior can increase the effectiveness of phishing attacks by making malicious links appear more credible. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-601 (Open Redirect).
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Kiteworks
Core
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-102090 describes an open redirect vulnerability in Kiteworks Core prior to version 9.5.1. The issue arises from insufficient validation of a URL parameter in the PDF viewer, enabling an attacker to inject content that is displayed under the legitimate domain's trust context. This can be exploited to enhance phishing attempts by embedding malicious links in the displayed content. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and limited impact on integrity only.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability does not directly compromise confidentiality or availability but can be leveraged to increase the credibility of phishing attacks by displaying attacker-controlled documents within the trusted application domain. This may lead to users being more likely to trust malicious links, potentially resulting in further social engineering or credential theft.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Kiteworks Core version 9.5.1 and later. Users should upgrade to version 9.5.1 or above to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation guidance is provided or required beyond applying the official update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- cisa-cg
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-28T17:39:13.560Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd72492a4e24523d8ebde4
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 20:34:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 21:34:09 UTC
Last updated: 09/30/2026, 23:00:11 UTC
Views: 4
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