CVE-2026-102096: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Kiteworks Core
Kiteworks Core versions prior to 9.5.0 contain an OS Command Injection vulnerability. This flaw allows an authenticated administrator to upload a specially crafted configuration package that is not properly validated. Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary command execution on the underlying system, potentially with elevated privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-102096 describes an OS Command Injection vulnerability in Kiteworks Core before version 9.5.0. An authenticated administrator can upload a configuration package whose contents are insufficiently validated, enabling execution of arbitrary operating system commands on the affected appliance. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands (CWE-78).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary OS commands with potentially elevated privileges on the affected Kiteworks Core appliance. This could lead to full system compromise, data exposure, or disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Kiteworks Core to version 9.5.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Since this is a product vulnerability with an official fix available, applying the vendor's patch is the recommended remediation.
CVE-2026-102096: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Kiteworks Core
Description
Kiteworks Core versions prior to 9.5.0 contain an OS Command Injection vulnerability. This flaw allows an authenticated administrator to upload a specially crafted configuration package that is not properly validated. Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary command execution on the underlying system, potentially with elevated privileges.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.2high
Affected software
Kiteworks
Core
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-102096 describes an OS Command Injection vulnerability in Kiteworks Core before version 9.5.0. An authenticated administrator can upload a configuration package whose contents are insufficiently validated, enabling execution of arbitrary operating system commands on the affected appliance. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands (CWE-78).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary OS commands with potentially elevated privileges on the affected Kiteworks Core appliance. This could lead to full system compromise, data exposure, or disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Kiteworks Core to version 9.5.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Since this is a product vulnerability with an official fix available, applying the vendor's patch is the recommended remediation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- cisa-cg
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-28T17:39:13.561Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd72492a4e24523d8ebdea
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 20:34:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 21:19:30 UTC
Last updated: 09/30/2026, 23:13:34 UTC
Views: 5
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