CVE-2025-53900 Details
Description
Kiteworks MFT orchestrates end-to-end file transfer workflows. Prior to version 9.1.0, an unfavourable definition of roles and permissions in Kiteworks MFT on managing Connections could lead to unexpected escalation of privileges for authorized users. This issue has been patched in version 9.1.0.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in Kiteworks MFT versions prior to 9.1.0. The issue arises from an unfavorable definition of roles and permissions in managing Connections, which could lead to unexpected escalation of privileges for authorized users.
Users are advised to upgrade Kiteworks MFT to version 9.1.0 or later.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Dec 1, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/kiteworks/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-gjq3-8v6p-2h6h | [email protected] | PatchThird Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-267 | Privilege Defined With Unsafe Actions | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| accellion kiteworks managed file transfer | < 9.1.0 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Nov 29, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |