VDB-348102 · CVE-2026-28269 · GHSA-6j64-6fpp-9453

kiteworks up to 9.1.x os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in kiteworks up to 9.1.x. It has been declared as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in os command injection. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-28269. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in kiteworks up to 9.1.x. Affected is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Kiteworks is a private data network (PDN). Prior to version 9.2.0, avulnerability in Kiteworks command execution functionality allows authenticated users to redirect command output to arbitrary file locations. This could be exploited to overwrite critical system files and gain elevated access. Version 9.2.0 contains a patch.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-28269 since 02/26/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1202 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 9.2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Name

kiteworks

Version

License

commercial

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.1
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 8.8
NVD Vector: 🔒

CNA Base Score: 5.9
CNA Vector (GitHub_M): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: kiteworks 9.2.0

Timelineinfo

02/26/2026 CVE reserved
02/27/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
02/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/03/2026 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: GHSA-6j64-6fpp-9453
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-28269 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-28269
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-348102

Entryinfo

Created: 02/27/2026 07:52
Updated: 03/03/2026 21:10
Changes: 02/27/2026 07:52 (63), 03/03/2026 21:10 (12)
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