PatchTheCVECVE-2026-23638: Kiteworks is a private data network (PDN)
CVE-2026-23638 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.
Kiteworks is a private data network (PDN). Prior to version 9.3.0, an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability in Kiteworks Secure Data Forms allows an authenticated attacker to tamper with the internal approval flow configurations of forms belonging to other users due to insufficient authorization checks on resource ownership. Upgrade Kiteworks to version 9.3.0 or later to receive a patch.
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 | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 92%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-639 |
| Published | 2026-06-01 |
| Last modified | 2026-07-22 |
Last updated 2026-07-22 · 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-2026-23638?
kiteworks: upgrade to 9.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-23638 being exploited?
CVE-2026-23638 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-2026-23638 affect?
CVE-2026-23638 affects kiteworks. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Kiteworks is a private data network (PDN). Prior to version 9.3.0, an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability in Kiteworks Secure Data Forms allows an authenticated attacker to tamper with the internal approval flow configurat
How urgent is CVE-2026-23638?
Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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