CVE-2026-102126: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Kiteworks Core
CVE-2026-102126 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Kiteworks Core that allows a lower-privileged administrator with a narrowly scoped delegated permission to inject malicious JavaScript. This script executes in the session of a System Administrator who views the affected page, potentially enabling privilege escalation to full administrative control, including creating new admin accounts. The vulnerability affects Kiteworks Core versions prior to 9.5.1. It has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.1. No patch information is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is a stored XSS (CWE-79) in Kiteworks Core that permits an administrator with limited delegated permissions to store crafted content containing malicious JavaScript. When a System Administrator views the affected page, the script executes in their authenticated session, potentially allowing the attacker to escalate privileges to full administrative control of the tenant. The affected versions are all Kiteworks Core versions from 0 up to but not including 9.5.1. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1, indicating high severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with limited delegated administrative permissions can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a System Administrator's session. This can lead to privilege escalation, allowing the attacker to gain full administrative control of the tenant, including creating new administrative accounts. This compromises the confidentiality and integrity of the system and its data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict delegated administrative permissions carefully and monitor for suspicious activity related to administrative accounts. Avoid viewing untrusted content in administrative sessions where possible.
CVE-2026-102126: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Kiteworks Core
Description
CVE-2026-102126 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Kiteworks Core that allows a lower-privileged administrator with a narrowly scoped delegated permission to inject malicious JavaScript. This script executes in the session of a System Administrator who views the affected page, potentially enabling privilege escalation to full administrative control, including creating new admin accounts. The vulnerability affects Kiteworks Core versions prior to 9.5.1. It has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.1. No patch information is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Kiteworks
Core
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a stored XSS (CWE-79) in Kiteworks Core that permits an administrator with limited delegated permissions to store crafted content containing malicious JavaScript. When a System Administrator views the affected page, the script executes in their authenticated session, potentially allowing the attacker to escalate privileges to full administrative control of the tenant. The affected versions are all Kiteworks Core versions from 0 up to but not including 9.5.1. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1, indicating high severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with limited delegated administrative permissions can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a System Administrator's session. This can lead to privilege escalation, allowing the attacker to gain full administrative control of the tenant, including creating new administrative accounts. This compromises the confidentiality and integrity of the system and its data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict delegated administrative permissions carefully and monitor for suspicious activity related to administrative accounts. Avoid viewing untrusted content in administrative sessions where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- cisa-cg
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-28T17:39:13.563Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd724f2a4e24523d8ebe15
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 20:34:23 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 21:03:59 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 04:46:50 UTC
Views: 7
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