PatchTheCVECVE-2026-102120: A privilege escalation vulnerability in Kiteworks could have allowed an attacker who had already obtained code
CVE-2026-102120 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting kiteworks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A privilege escalation vulnerability in Kiteworks could have allowed an attacker who had already obtained code execution on one node of a clustered Kiteworks deployment to run operating system commands with elevated privileges on another node of the same cluster. Insufficient input validation in an internal cluster management function let attacker-supplied values reach a privileged execution context; exploitation requires existing access to a nod
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
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-2026-102120?
kiteworks: upgrade to 9.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-102120 being exploited?
CVE-2026-102120 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-2026-102120 affect?
CVE-2026-102120 affects kiteworks. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A privilege escalation vulnerability in Kiteworks could have allowed an attacker who had already obtained code execution on one node of a clustered Kiteworks deployment to run operating system commands with elevated privileges on another no
How urgent is CVE-2026-102120?
Priority 40/100. High severity
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