Kiteworks Security Policy Bypass via Misconfigured Setting

Executive Summary

Kiteworks failed to enforce the maximum value for a security-policy setting. An authenticated admin could set this value beyond its intended range, preventing the associated security control from activating while still showing as enabled in the interface and logs. This makes the control ineffective without detection.

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Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a misconfigured security policy where an administrator could set a value outside its intended range, making the control ineffective. To detect it, review the security policy settings in the administrative interface for any values exceeding the maximum permitted range. Check audit logs to ensure the control is actually activating when expected.

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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker with admin access to bypass intended security controls, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or other malicious activities without triggering alerts or logs.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations by failing to enforce required security controls, potentially resulting in data breaches or unauthorized access.

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Mitigation Strategies

Review the configurable security-policy setting to ensure it is set within the maximum permitted value. Verify that the control is functioning as intended by testing its activation. Update to a patched version if available.

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