PatchTheCVECVE-2026-102140: An authenticated administrator could initiate an administrative import using a file whose contents were not fu
CVE-2026-102140 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting kiteworks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An authenticated administrator could initiate an administrative import using a file whose contents were not fully verified, because the import validated only the file's header rather than the complete file. This could allow unverified or forged content to be accepted and processed, affecting the integrity of the imported data.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 97%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-345 |
| Published | 2026-09-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-13 |
Last updated 2026-10-13 · 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-2026-102140?
kiteworks: upgrade to 9.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-102140 being exploited?
CVE-2026-102140 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-2026-102140 affect?
CVE-2026-102140 affects kiteworks. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). An authenticated administrator could initiate an administrative import using a file whose contents were not fully verified, because the import validated only the file's header rather than the complete file. This could allow unverified or fo
How urgent is CVE-2026-102140?
Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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