CVE-2026-102147: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Kiteworks Core
CVE-2026-102147 is a critical stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Kiteworks Core. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the context of an administrator's authenticated session. Successful exploitation could enable the attacker to gain full administrative control, including creating new admin accounts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79) in Kiteworks Core. An attacker can store crafted content that executes arbitrary JavaScript when viewed by an administrator. The flaw is exploitable without authentication and can lead to complete administrative takeover of the affected system.
Potential Impact
Exploitation can result in full administrative control over the Kiteworks Core system, including the ability to create new administrative accounts. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of the system and its data. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.3 (critical), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope change, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected system and monitor for suspicious activity involving administrative sessions.
CVE-2026-102147: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Kiteworks Core
Description
CVE-2026-102147 is a critical stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Kiteworks Core. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the context of an administrator's authenticated session. Successful exploitation could enable the attacker to gain full administrative control, including creating new admin accounts.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.3critical
Affected software
Kiteworks
Core
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79) in Kiteworks Core. An attacker can store crafted content that executes arbitrary JavaScript when viewed by an administrator. The flaw is exploitable without authentication and can lead to complete administrative takeover of the affected system.
Potential Impact
Exploitation can result in full administrative control over the Kiteworks Core system, including the ability to create new administrative accounts. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of the system and its data. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.3 (critical), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope change, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected system and monitor for suspicious activity involving administrative sessions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- cisa-cg
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-28T17:39:13.564Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd72532a4e24523d8ec0de
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 20:34:27 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 20:48:42 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 04:20:44 UTC
Views: 9
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