PatchTheCVECVE-2026-102093: Kiteworks Core before version 9.5.0 is vulnerable to Improper Privilege Management and does not correctly enfo
CVE-2026-102093 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting kiteworks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Kiteworks Core before version 9.5.0 is vulnerable to Improper Privilege Management and does not correctly enforce restrictions on role assignment, which could allow an authenticated administrative user with limited, non-Sysadmin role-management permissions to elevate another user to full system-administrator privileges beyond those the administrative user was authorized to grant.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 37%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2026-09-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-07 |
Last updated 2026-10-07 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-102093?
kiteworks: upgrade to 9.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-102093 being exploited?
CVE-2026-102093 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-102093 affect?
CVE-2026-102093 affects kiteworks. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Kiteworks Core before version 9.5.0 is vulnerable to Improper Privilege Management and does not correctly enforce restrictions on role assignment, which could allow an authenticated administrative user with limited, non-Sysadmin role-manage
How urgent is CVE-2026-102093?
Priority 41/100. High severity
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