How severe is CVE-2026-23514?

CVE-2026-23514 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-23514 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-23514?

CVE-2026-23514 primarily affects Accellion Kiteworks. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-23514?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-23514 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-23514 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-15419.

When was CVE-2026-23514 published?

CVE-2026-23514 was published on 2026-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-23514

CVE-2026-23514 is a high-severity vulnerability in Accellion Kiteworks with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-282.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-15419
Weakness: CWE-282
Affected product: Accellion Kiteworks
Published: 2026-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-23514?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-23514?: CVE-2026-23514 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-23514 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-23514?: CVE-2026-23514 primarily affects Accellion Kiteworks. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-23514?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-23514 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-23514 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-15419.
When was CVE-2026-23514 published?: CVE-2026-23514 was published on 2026-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/kiteworks/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-5gqr-cpr6-wvm5

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:accellion:kiteworks:9.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accellion:kiteworks:9.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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