Kiteworks Core is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Kiteworks is a private data network (PDN). Prior to version 9.2.0, a vulnerability in Kiteworks configuration functionality allows bypassing of SSRF protections through DNS rebinding attacks. Malicious administrators could exploit this to access internal services that should be restricted. Version 9.2.0 contains a patch for the issue.

Problem type

Affected products

kiteworks

security-advisories

< 9.2.0 - AFFECTED

References

https://github.com/kiteworks/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-rmfx-6h9w-fq87

https://github.com/kiteworks/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-rmfx-6h9w-fq87

x_refsource_CONFIRM

JSON source

https://cveawg.mitre.org/api/cve/CVE-2026-28271

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