CVE-2026-28270
Received Received - Intake
Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in Kiteworks PDN Before

Publication date: 2026-02-27

Last updated on: 2026-03-04

Assigner: GitHub, Inc.

Description
Kiteworks is a private data network (PDN). Prior to version 9.2.0, a vulnerability in Kiteworks configuration allows uploading of arbitrary files without proper validation. Malicious administrators could exploit this to upload unauthorized file types to the system. Version 9.2.0 contains a patch for the issue.
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Published
2026-02-27
Last Modified
2026-03-04
Generated
2026-05-07
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2026-02-27
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
accellion kiteworks to 9.2.0 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-434 The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

CVE-2026-28270 is a moderate severity vulnerability in Kiteworks Core versions prior to 9.2.0 caused by an unrestricted file upload flaw. This flaw allows malicious administrators with high privileges to upload arbitrary and potentially dangerous file types without proper validation. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network and does not require user interaction.


What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?

To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade Kiteworks Core to version 9.2.0 or later, which contains the patch for the unrestricted file upload flaw.

Since the vulnerability requires high privileges to exploit, ensure that administrative access is tightly controlled and monitored to prevent malicious administrators from exploiting this issue.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

The vulnerability primarily impacts data integrity because unauthorized file uploads could lead to modification of system data. However, it does not affect confidentiality or availability of the system. Exploitation requires high privileges, so only malicious administrators can exploit this flaw.


How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:

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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?

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