CVE-2026-23514
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Access Control Vulnerability in Kiteworks Core Allows Unauthorized Access

Publication date: 2026-03-25

Last updated on: 2026-03-27

Assigner: GitHub, Inc.

Description
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.
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Published
2026-03-25
Last Modified
2026-03-27
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-25
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-23514
EUVD
EUVD-2026-15419
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
accellion kiteworks 9.2.0
accellion kiteworks 9.2.1
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CWE ID Description
CWE-282 The product assigns the wrong ownership, or does not properly verify the ownership, of an object or resource.
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Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive or restricted content by users who should not have permission, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

Given the CVSS score of 8.8, the impact is considered high, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Kiteworks Core versions 9.2.0 and 9.2.1, where an access control flaw allows authenticated users to access content they are not authorized to view.

The issue is resolved by upgrading to Kiteworks Core version 9.2.2 or later.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, upgrade Kiteworks Core to version 9.2.2 or later, as these versions include the patch that fixes the access control issue.

Compliance Impact

CVE-2026-23514 allows authenticated users with low privileges to access unauthorized content, leading to high confidentiality, integrity, and availability losses. Such unauthorized access and potential data modification or disruption can negatively impact compliance with data protection standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require strict access controls and protection of sensitive data.

Failure to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data may result in violations of these regulations, potentially leading to legal and financial consequences.

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