CVE-2026-102101 Kiteworks Core deserialization of untrusted data

High 8.1 Published Updated

Kiteworks Core allows remote code execution via unsafe deserialization if an attacker can influence input data.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-102101?

CVE-2026-102101 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Accellion Kiteworks, published on 30 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Kiteworks Core before version 9.5.0 is vulnerable to Deserialization of Untrusted Data. A deserialization weakness in Kiteworks Core could, under certain conditions, allow crafted data to be deserialized unsafely, potentially resulting in remote code execution on the appliance. Exploitation depends on an attacker first being able to influence the affected data, so this issue is not exploitable on its own.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-102101?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Accellion Kiteworks.

How do I fix CVE-2026-102101?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-102101 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.

Is CVE-2026-102101 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-102101 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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