Kiteworks MFT up to 9.0.x privilege defined with unsafe actions

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Kiteworks MFT up to 9.0.x. Affected is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to privilege defined with unsafe actions. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-53900. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Kiteworks MFT up to 9.0.x. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privilege defined with unsafe actions vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-267. A particular privilege, role, capability, or right can be used to perform unsafe actions that were not intended, even when it is assigned to the correct entity. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Kiteworks MFT orchestrates end-to-end file transfer workflows. Prior to version 9.1.0, an unfavourable definition of roles and permissions in Kiteworks MFT on managing Connections could lead to unexpected escalation of privileges for authorized users. This issue has been patched in version 9.1.0.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-53900 since 07/11/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 9.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-199895). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege defined with unsafe actions
CWE: CWE-267 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MFT 9.1.0

Timelineinfo

07/11/2025 CVE reserved
11/29/2025 +141 days Advisory disclosed
11/29/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/04/2025 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: GHSA-gjq3-8v6p-2h6h
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-53900 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-53900
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-333772
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/29/2025 09:16
Updated: 12/04/2025 07:32
Changes: 11/29/2025 09:16 (63), 11/29/2025 10:11 (1), 12/04/2025 07:32 (11)
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