Release Notes

MetaDefender Kiosk 4.7.10
14 October 2025 (Kiosk 4.7.10.4551)
New Features
Smartcard (PIV) authentication now supported on KioskKiosk now supports Smartcard (PIV) authentication, based on the FIPS 201 standard, ensuring secure and standards-compliant user access.
Single & Multiple Choice Support for User QuestionsKiosk now supports single and multiple-choice answers for user questions, allowing administrators to configure flexible input options for improved user validation and data collection.
Kiosk supports scanning Ivanti encrypted USBsKiosk now supports scanning media encrypted by Ivanti Device Control software, allowing administrators to manage and secure encrypted USB devices across both connected and air-gapped environments.
Enhancements-
Enhanced Login page for Kiosk Management ConsoleThe login page of Kiosk Management Console has been redesigned to improve usability and ensure a consistency user experience aligned with other OPSWAT products
Support remote install and upgrade via Microsoft SCCMKiosk can now be installed and upgraded remotely using Microsoft SCCM, enabling easier deployment and management for administrators.
Auto-deploy Kiosk with shared Core via .INI in Out-of-Box ExperienceKiosk now supports shared Core configuration through the .INI file during OOBE auto-deployment, allowing administrators to deploy a single Core instance shared across multiple Kiosks.
Kiosk supports integrations with MetaDefender ClusterKiosk now supports integration with MetaDefender Cluster, enabling scalable, distributed file scanning and centralized management for high-volume environments.
Improve UI of file copy progressEnhanced file copy progress now includes a percentage bar, file count, and elapsed time. Providing clearer, more informative feedback to end users.
Enhance messaging during Network Share Permission checksKiosk now improves message display during network share permission checks, including a live timer to show elapsed time. These enhancements provide clearer user feedback and streamline the file retrieval experience.
Improved file retrieval in Kiosk UIKiosk now displays the total file count at the start of retrieval and removes background from file names during waiting, improving user clarity.
Kiosk enhanced Kingston encrypted USBs which configured different languages

Kiosk now supports detecting and unlocking the below Kingston encrypted USBs regardless of the device's language setting. This ensures seamless functionality across all supported UI languages. List of Kingston encrypted USBs supporting multiple languages:

  • DataTraveler DTVP30
  • DataTraveler DTVP30M
  • Iron Key D300S

Geolocation reporting for Kiosk devices in CM10Administrators can now enable geolocation reporting from KIOSK devices to OPSWAT Central Management (CM10), enhancing visibility and improving device management capabilities.
Support for Greenhouse GH-UF3SRxG encrypted USBKiosk now supports Greenhouse GH-UF3SRxG encrypted USB
Show the Redacted Hits in the KIOSK UIKiosk now enhances result visibility when sensitive information is detected by the Proactive DLP engine, allowing administrators to view specific scan results for better data oversight
Password Handling for Encrypted Files During MFT RetrievalKiosk now prompts users to enter passwords for encrypted archives or protected documents during MFT/Directory file retrieval, enabling secure decryption and continued processing via Core. Users can also pre-load passwords to streamline scanning and ensure allowed files are copied as per the standard workflow.
Flexible MFT file retrieval optionsAdministrators can now configure KIOSK to either retrieve all files or select specific files during MFT file retrieval, offering greater control and flexibility in data handling.
Improved scan result display of skipped files when scanning for Disk Image Files (VHD/VHDX) in KIOSKKiosk now marks disk image files (VHD/VHDX) as "partially scanned" or "skipped" if any child files are unreadable or skipped, improving scan result accuracy and transparency
Kiosk session logs include total of allowed and blocked filesKiosk session logs now include totals for allowed and blocked files, making it easier for administrators to quickly assess scan results and take appropriate actions
Kiosk now uses CRLF line ending in email bodyKiosk now uses CRLF line endings throughout the email body to meet strict email security requirements, ensuring reliable delivery across various mail servers and configurations
Support for long path scan reporting in Virtual Disk FielsKiosk now correctly generates scan reports for virtual disk image files with long file paths, ensuring accurate parent and child file reporting
Enhanced Pre-translation for Kiosk UI text messagesKiosk UI now improve pre-translation text messages coverage across multiple languages, enhancing localization accuracy and delivering a better user experience for global deployments.
Reorder icons in menu bar customizationReorder the icons in the customize menu bar, making it easier for administrators to locate and configure key functions efficiently
Enhanced disk space validation for Kiosk Hardened Image Upgrades [Kiosk Hardened Image]Kiosk Hardened Image now includes improved disk space validation to prevent upgrade failures caused by insufficient space in the Recovery (RE) partition. This ensures reliable snapshot creation and avoids rollback issues during auto-upgrade
Improved RTL display for user questions in KIOSKKiosk now ensures proper right-to-left (RTL) formatting for user question responses when Hebrew and Arabic languages are used, enhancing readability and localization accuracy.
Bugs
Fix for Datalocker Sentry 5 FIPS encrypted USB unlocking in KIOSK UIThis version resolved a bug where Datalocker Sentry 5 FIPS USB devices failed to unlock in KIOSK mode due to timeout issues. The new version of Kiosk ensures stable unlocking behavior in various network environments.
Fix for disclaimer language display issue after the Kiosk Hardened Image upgradeKiosk now correctly displays disclaimers in the selected language after upgrades, resolving a bug where only the default language appeared despite valid language files.
Known issues
Scan results of Proactive DLP not shown for archive child filesKiosk does not display Proactive DLP scan result if the detected file is inside archive files.
Kiosk cannot mount Clonezilla if it is stored in a long folder nameClonezilla fails to mount image folders when the folder name exceeds 255 characters due to filesystem limitations.

MetaDefender KIOSK Documentation

The users can consult this web page or, alternatively, they can download the manual in pdf format from the link below:

MetaDefender KIOSK manual (SHA256: 404339BCE0F3E4C5EFA52F55903C8C617C0F9630D01E2020EC09EA6CDC1304C7).

OPSWAT MetaDefender AGD Documentation_v1.6 (SHA256: 78A69F89D3C0D0FCA8A4B8D30B2C92E55D80CC559583F23AC61158F67CE04988).

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