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CVE-2026-102118

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.13% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-30 · Last synced 2026-10-08

CyberRota Analysis

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A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Kiteworks allows attackers with access to a low-privileged service account to gain root privileges on the appliance. This could lead to unauthorized access and control over sensitive data and system functions. Organizations using Kiteworks should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate potential risks.

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CVE
CVE-2026-102118
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.13%

Original NVD Description

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Kiteworks could have allowed an attacker with an existing shell under a low-privileged service account to escalate to root privileges on the appliance.

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