CVE-2026-28269

Kiteworks is a private data network (PDN). Prior to version 9.2.0, avulnerability in Kiteworks command execution functionality allows authenticated users to redirect command output to arbitrary file locations. This could be exploited to overwrite critical system files and gain elevated access. Version 9.2.0 contains a patch.

CVSS v3 5.9 MEDIUM

5.9^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 0.7 / Impact : 5.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/kiteworks/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-6j64-6fpp-9453	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:accellion:kiteworks:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-02-26 23:16

Updated : 2026-03-03 19:53

NVD link : CVE-2026-28269

Mitre link : CVE-2026-28269

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-28269

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Products Affected

accellion

kiteworks

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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