CVE-2025-53900: Kiteworks MFT has a Privilege Defined With Unsafe Actions

Published Nov 29, 2025
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Kiteworks MFT<9.1.0
Accellion Kiteworks Managed File Transfer<9.1.0

Event History

Nov 29, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-53900?

CVE-2025-53900 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to potential privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-53900?

To fix CVE-2025-53900, upgrade to Kiteworks MFT version 9.1.0 or later.

3

What causes the vulnerability CVE-2025-53900?

CVE-2025-53900 is caused by an inadequate definition of roles and permissions in managing Connections within Kiteworks MFT.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-53900?

Authorized users of Kiteworks MFT versions prior to 9.1.0 are affected by CVE-2025-53900.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-53900?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-53900 include unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing users to access or modify restricted information.

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