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CVE-2026-102115: CWE-640 Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password in Kiteworks Core

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-102115cvecve-2026-102115cwe-640
Published: 09/30/2026 (09/30/2026, 20:19:55 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Kiteworks
Product: Core

Description

Kiteworks Core contains a critical vulnerability in its password recovery mechanism. The system does not properly validate parameters in the password reset workflow, allowing an unauthenticated attacker who knows a user's email address to reset that user's password without needing the emailed reset link. This flaw enables the attacker to authenticate as the targeted user, including accounts with administrative privileges.

CVSS v3.1

Score 9.8critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Kiteworks

Core

Affected versions
>=0 <9.5.0
GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
kiteworks/core
pkg:github/kiteworks/core
Affected versions
>=0 <9.5.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

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AILast updated: 09/30/2026, 21:17:58 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-102115 is a critical security vulnerability in Kiteworks Core affecting versions prior to 9.5.0. The vulnerability arises from improper validation of parameters in the password reset process. An attacker without authentication can exploit this weakness by submitting crafted requests to reset the password of any user with a locally stored password, bypassing the need for the reset link sent via email. Successful exploitation grants the attacker full access to the compromised account, including administrative accounts, leading to complete system compromise.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to reset passwords of targeted accounts without access to the legitimate password reset email. This results in full account takeover, including administrative accounts, which can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential system control. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the password reset functionality if possible and monitor for suspicious password reset activity. Avoid relying solely on email-based password reset without additional validation controls.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
cisa-cg
Date Reserved
2026-09-28T17:39:13.562Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6abd724d2a4e24523d8ebe02

Added to database: 09/30/2026, 20:34:21 UTC

Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 21:17:58 UTC

Last updated: 09/30/2026, 22:58:39 UTC

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