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AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Network-accessible admin function with low complexity and no UI, but requires administrator authentication (PR:H); arbitrary file write enabling code execution justifies C:H/I:H/A:H.
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Kiteworks Email Protection Gateway before version 9.5.0 is vulnerable to a path traversal weakness in an administrative import function allowed an authenticated administrator to write files to arbitrary locations on the server. This could potentially be leveraged to execute arbitrary code on the underlying system.
AnalysisAI
Path traversal in the administrative import function of Kiteworks Email Protection Gateway allows an authenticated administrator to write files to arbitrary filesystem locations, which can potentially be escalated to arbitrary code execution on the underlying server. All versions prior to 9.5.0 are affected; exploitation requires a high-privileged admin account (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, 7.2) and the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is rated High. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Requires an authenticated administrator account on the Kiteworks Email Protection Gateway (PR:H) and access to the administrative import function, which is the specific vulnerable feature. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | This is a genuine but access-gated risk. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Upgrade Kiteworks Email Protection Gateway to version 9.5.0 or later, which is the vendor-released fix for this path traversal; consult the vendor advisory at https://github.com/kiteworks/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-p853-p65q-2vc8 for the official guidance and any product-specific instructions. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours, inventory all Kiteworks Email Protection Gateway deployments and confirm whether any run versions prior to 9.5.0; restrict administrative access to the import function to essential personnel, enforce MFA, review recent admin activity, and contact Kiteworks for a patch timeline. …
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