CVE-2025-53896

Name: CVE-2025-53896
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-29T03:15:58.473+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-53896 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Kiteworks MFT orchestrates end-to-end file transfer workflows. Prior to version 9.1.0, a bug in Kiteworks MFT could cause under certain circumstances that a user's active session would not properly time out due to inactivity. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Kiteworks MFT orchestrates end-to-end file transfer workflows. Prior to version 9.1.0, a bug in Kiteworks MFT could cause under certain circumstances that a user's active session would not properly time out due to inactivity. This issue has been patched in version 9.1.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-613

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Accellion	Kiteworks Managed File Transfer	< 9.1.0

References

https://github.com/kiteworks/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-23h2-3jj8-58hmPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 29, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53896?

How severe is CVE-2025-53896?

CVE-2025-53896 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-53896?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST