PatchTheCVECVE-2026-102115: Kiteworks Core did not correctly validate a parameter submitted to the password reset workflow
CVE-2026-102115 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting kiteworks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Kiteworks Core did not correctly validate a parameter submitted to the password reset workflow. An unauthenticated attacker who knew the email address of a user with a locally stored password could potentially reset that account's password without access to the emailed reset link and then authenticate as that user, including where the account holds administrative privileges.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 37%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-640 |
| 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
Exact fixes by distribution
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-2026-102115?
kiteworks: upgrade to 9.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-102115 being exploited?
CVE-2026-102115 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-2026-102115 affect?
CVE-2026-102115 affects kiteworks. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Kiteworks Core did not correctly validate a parameter submitted to the password reset workflow. An unauthenticated attacker who knew the email address of a user with a locally stored password could potentially reset that account's password
How urgent is CVE-2026-102115?
Priority 58/100. Critical severity; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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