Kiteworks Urges Server Shutdown, Finds Advanced Forms Vulnerability
Source SecurityWeek
Rated by Threat Radar
Data as of 28 Sep 2026, 09:47 UTC
What to do
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Kiteworks recommends customers run the latest version 9.5.1, which accounts for all known vulnerabilities. The precautionary shutdown advisory has been lifted, and systems can be brought back online. Customers using Advanced Forms should contact Kiteworks Customer Support for assistance. No further immediate action is required as the vulnerability has not been exploited and is confined to a limited product subset.
Description
Kiteworks identified a severe vulnerability in its Advanced Forms product, prompting a precautionary nine-hour shutdown of on-premises and customer-hosted servers. The vulnerability affects fewer than 1% of customers and is confined to the Advanced Forms product only. Kiteworks has no evidence of exploitation or compromise of its systems or customer data. The company recommends running the latest version, 9.5.1, which accounts for all known vulnerabilities. The shutdown advisory was precautionary based on credible threat intelligence from federal authorities. Kiteworks has lifted the shutdown recommendation and restored affected systems.