CVE-2025-53897
MediumCVSS 6.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk9th percentile - higher than 9% of all known CVEs
Summary
Kiteworks MFT prior to version 9.1.0 allows an external attacker to gain access to system log information by tricking an administrator into browsing a crafted fake page. The issue is patched in version 9.1.0.
Risk Assessment
Exposure of logs may lead to leakage of sensitive information such as IP addresses, file paths, or credentials, potentially facilitating further attacks.
Recommendation
Update Kiteworks MFT to version 9.1.0 or later. Train administrators to recognize fake pages and phishing attempts.
Other vulnerabilities in Kiteworks MFT
See all- CVE-2025-53900Medium
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.
- CVE-2025-53899High
Kiteworks MFT orchestrates end-to-end file transfer workflows. Prior to version 9.1.0, the back-end of Kiteworks MFT is vulnerable to an incorrectly specified destination in a communication channel which allows an attacker with administrative privileges on the system under certain circumstances to intercept upstream communication which could lead to an escalation of privileges. This issue has been patched in version 9.1.0.
- CVE-2025-53896High
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.
Original NVD description (English source)
Kiteworks MFT orchestrates end-to-end file transfer workflows. Prior to version 9.1.0, this vulnerability could allow an external attacker to gain access to log information from the system by tricking an administrator into browsing a specifically crafted fake page of Kiteworks MFT. This issue has been patched in version 9.1.0.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS