CVE-2026-102142 (GCVE-0-2026-102142)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-30 20:10 – Updated: 2026-10-01 15:28
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Kiteworks Core Remote Code Execution through Server-Side Template Injection
Summary
A system notification template on the Kiteworks appliance was rendered by a template engine that evaluated expressions contained in the stored template body. An authenticated System Administrator could potentially store a crafted template that executed operating-system commands on the appliance when the notification was next sent.
Severity
7.2 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-10-01 15:14 UTC
CWE
- CWE-1336 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/kiteworks/security-advisories/… | |
| https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/de… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
Date Public
2026-09-30 00:00
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