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CVE-2026-102119: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Kiteworks Email Protection Gateway

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-102119cvecve-2026-102119cwe-22
Published: 09/30/2026 (09/30/2026, 20:18:01 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Kiteworks
Product: Email Protection Gateway

Description

CVE-2026-102119 is a path traversal vulnerability in the Kiteworks Email Protection Gateway. It affects an optional, non-default administrative feature that allows an authenticated administrator to move files outside the intended directory. This could enable arbitrary code execution on the underlying system. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 9.5.0. The CVSS score is 7.2, indicating high severity.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.2high

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

Affected software

Kiteworks

Email Protection Gateway

Affected versions
>=0 <9.5.0
GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
kiteworks/email-protection-gateway
pkg:github/kiteworks/email-protection-gateway
Affected versions
>=0 <9.5.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/30/2026, 21:04:31 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CWE-22) in Kiteworks Email Protection Gateway involves improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory. An authenticated administrator using an optional, non-default administrative feature can move files to unintended locations outside the designated directory. This path traversal flaw could be exploited to execute arbitrary code on the underlying system. The issue affects versions before 9.5.0.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an authenticated administrator to move files outside the intended directory, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on the system. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Mitigation Recommendations

No explicit patch or remediation details are provided in the vendor advisory or input data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file operations in the affected feature.

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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: 6abd724d2a4e24523d8ebe06

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

Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 21:04:31 UTC

Last updated: 09/30/2026, 22:07:59 UTC

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