HIGH

CVE-2026-102118

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.2 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-01

CISA KEV

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Kiteworks could have allowed an attacker with an existing shell under a low-privileged service account to escalate to root privileges on the appliance.

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published: 2026-09-30
Last Modified: 2026-10-01

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-102118?

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Kiteworks could have allowed an attacker with an existing shell under a low-privileged service account to escalate to root privileges on the appliance.

Is CVE-2026-102118 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-102118 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.2% on 2026-10-01, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-102118?

CVE-2026-102118 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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