Is CVE-2026-28269 actively exploited?

CVE-2026-28269 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2026-03-03.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-28269?

CVE-2026-28269 has a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2026-28269?

Patch guidance is available from accellion security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2026-28269.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-28269?

1 product: accellion kiteworks.

CVE-2026-28269 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Description

Kiteworks is a private data network (PDN). Prior to version 9.2.0, avulnerability in Kiteworks command execution functionality allows authenticated users to redirect command output to arbitrary file locations. This could be exploited to overwrite critical system files and gain elevated access. Version 9.2.0 contains a patch.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: high
Privileges: high
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-78 · OS Command Injection

Metadata

Primary Vendor: ACCELLION
Published: 2/26/2026
Last Modified: 3/3/2026
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2026-28269

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