CVE-2026-24753: CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in kiteworks Secure Data Forms
CVE-2026-24753 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in Kiteworks Secure Data Forms prior to version 9. 3. 0. It allows an authenticated user to modify resources belonging to other users due to insufficient authorization checks on resource ownership. The vulnerability is classified as an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) and is tracked under CWE-639. The issue is resolved by upgrading to Kiteworks version 9. 3. 0 or later.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Kiteworks Secure Data Forms (versions before 9.3.0) involves improper authorization validation, enabling authenticated users to access and modify resources they do not own. The root cause is insufficient authorization checks on user-controlled keys referencing resources, leading to an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) scenario. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring privileges but no user interaction. The impact is limited to integrity (modification of data) without confidentiality or availability impact. The vendor has released version 9.3.0 to address this issue.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user can modify data belonging to other users within the Kiteworks Secure Data Forms application, potentially leading to unauthorized data alteration. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Kiteworks Secure Data Forms to version 9.3.0 or later to apply the official patch that fixes this authorization bypass vulnerability. Since this is not a cloud service, the patch must be applied by the customer. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory recommending the upgrade.
CVE-2026-24753: CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in kiteworks Secure Data Forms
Description
CVE-2026-24753 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in Kiteworks Secure Data Forms prior to version 9. 3. 0. It allows an authenticated user to modify resources belonging to other users due to insufficient authorization checks on resource ownership. The vulnerability is classified as an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) and is tracked under CWE-639. The issue is resolved by upgrading to Kiteworks version 9. 3. 0 or later.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Kiteworks Secure Data Forms (versions before 9.3.0) involves improper authorization validation, enabling authenticated users to access and modify resources they do not own. The root cause is insufficient authorization checks on user-controlled keys referencing resources, leading to an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) scenario. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring privileges but no user interaction. The impact is limited to integrity (modification of data) without confidentiality or availability impact. The vendor has released version 9.3.0 to address this issue.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user can modify data belonging to other users within the Kiteworks Secure Data Forms application, potentially leading to unauthorized data alteration. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Kiteworks Secure Data Forms to version 9.3.0 or later to apply the official patch that fixes this authorization bypass vulnerability. Since this is not a cloud service, the patch must be applied by the customer. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory recommending the upgrade.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-26T19:06:16.060Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1e08c8e29bf47b5051e310
Added to database: 6/1/2026, 10:33:44 PM
Last enriched: 6/1/2026, 10:49:30 PM
Last updated: 6/2/2026, 4:31:15 AM
Views: 6
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