CVE-2026-102119: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Kiteworks Email Protection Gateway
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-102119: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Kiteworks 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
Affected software
Kiteworks
Email Protection Gateway
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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
Views: 4
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