CVE-2026-102118

Published: Set 30, 2026 Last Modified: Set 30, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 7,8
Source: 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high

Description

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A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Kiteworks could have allowed an attacker with an existing shell under a low-privileged service account to escalate to root privileges on the appliance.

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Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Draft
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Integrity Access Control Other
Potential Impacts:
Read Files Or Directories Modify Files Or Directories Bypass Protection Mechanism Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands
Applicable Platforms
Operating Systems: Windows, Unix
Likelihood of Exploit: Medium
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250

Execution with Unnecessary Privileges

Draft
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Integrity Availability Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Read Application Data Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: AI/ML, Mobile
Likelihood of Exploit: Medium
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