PatchTheCVECVE-2026-102146: An authenticated Email Protection Gateway administrator holding only limited, delegated permissions could writ
CVE-2026-102146 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting kiteworks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An authenticated Email Protection Gateway administrator holding only limited, delegated permissions could write files with attacker-controlled content to arbitrary locations accessible to the Email Protection Gateway service account. This exceeds the administrator's intended privileges and could be used to alter application files and configuration or to disrupt the availability of the service.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| 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-73 |
| 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-2026-102146?
kiteworks: upgrade to 9.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-102146 being exploited?
CVE-2026-102146 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-2026-102146 affect?
CVE-2026-102146 affects kiteworks. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An authenticated Email Protection Gateway administrator holding only limited, delegated permissions could write files with attacker-controlled content to arbitrary locations accessible to the Email Protection Gateway service account. This e
How urgent is CVE-2026-102146?
Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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