What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-23514?

CVE-2026-23514 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Kiteworks are affected by CVE-2026-23514?

Kiteworks Core versions 9.2.0 and 9.2.1 contain an access control flaw that permits authenticated users to bypass authorization controls and access sensitive data across the private data network,…. A patch is available.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-23514?

Within 24 hours: Identify all Kiteworks Core instances running versions 9.2.0 or 9.2.1 and confirm patch availability from vendor. Within 7 days: Apply vendor-released patch to all affected Kiteworks Core systems; test in staging environment first. Within 30 days: Complete patching of all production Kiteworks instances and verify access control enforcement through access logs and testing.

Kiteworks CVE-2026-23514

EUVD-2026-15419 HIGH

Improper Ownership Management (CWE-282)

2026-03-25 GitHub_M

Authentication Bypass Kiteworks Core

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Updated

Apr 16, 2026 - 06:16 EUVD-patch-fix

executive_summary

Re-analysis Queued

Apr 16, 2026 - 05:29 backfill_euvd_patch

patch_released

Patch available

Apr 16, 2026 - 05:29 EUVD

9.2.2

EUVD ID Assigned

Mar 25, 2026 - 14:30 euvd

EUVD-2026-15419

Analysis Generated

Mar 25, 2026 - 14:30 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 25, 2026 - 14:19 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Kiteworks is a private data network (PDN). Versions 9.2.0 and 9.2.1 of Kiteworks Core have an access control vulnerability that allows authenticated users to access unauthorized content. Upgrade Kiteworks Core to version 9.2.2 or later to receive a patch.

AnalysisAI

An access control vulnerability exists in Kiteworks Core versions 9.2.0 and 9.2.1 that allows authenticated users to access unauthorized content within the private data network. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), an attacker with low-level authenticated access can potentially access, modify, or delete sensitive data they should not have permissions to view. No public proof-of-concept or active exploitation (KEV listing) has been reported at this time.

Technical ContextAI

Kiteworks Core (cpe:2.3:a:kiteworks:core) is a private content network platform designed for secure file sharing and collaboration. This vulnerability is classified as CWE-282 (Improper Privilege Management), indicating a failure in the access control mechanism that enforces authorization boundaries between users and content. The flaw allows authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions, potentially exposing sensitive documents, files, or data stored within the Kiteworks environment that should be protected by role-based or attribute-based access controls.

RemediationAI

Upgrade Kiteworks Core to version 9.2.2 or later immediately to remediate this vulnerability, as specified in the vendor security advisory at https://github.com/kiteworks/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-5gqr-cpr6-wvm5. Organizations that cannot immediately upgrade should implement enhanced monitoring of user access patterns to detect potential unauthorized content access, review and restrict user privileges to minimum necessary levels, and consider implementing additional network segmentation to limit exposure until patching is complete. Audit logs should be reviewed for any suspicious access patterns that may indicate exploitation of this vulnerability in affected versions 9.2.0 and 9.2.1.