CVE-2026-28272

Name: CVE-2026-28272
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-27T21:16:18.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-28272 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Kiteworks is a private data network (PDN). Prior to version 9.2.0, a vulnerability in Kiteworks Email Protection Gateway allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts through a configuration interface. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Kiteworks is a private data network (PDN). Prior to version 9.2.0, a vulnerability in Kiteworks Email Protection Gateway allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts through a configuration interface. The stored script executes when users interact with the affected user interface. Version 9.2.0 contains a patch for the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Accellion	Kiteworks	< 9.2.0

References

https://github.com/kiteworks/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-7hxj-ch78-xqgrVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 27, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28272?

How severe is CVE-2026-28272?

CVE-2026-28272 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28272?

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