Kodexplorer
CVE-2023-6850
CRITICAL
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File type validation, storage isolation
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Command and Control, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could upload malicious files that can be executed on the server by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. |
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A vulnerability was found in kalcaddle KodExplorer up to 4.51.03. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability could allow attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.
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This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. A vulnerability was found in kalcaddle KodExplorer up to 4.51.03. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /index.php?pluginApp/to/yzOffice/getFile of the component API Endpoint Handler. The manipulation of the argument path/file leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 4.52.01 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as 5cf233f7556b442100cf67b5e92d57ceabb126c6. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-248218 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. Affected products include: Kodcloud Kodexplorer. Version information: up to 4.51.03..
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
A vulnerability was found in kalcaddle KodExplorer up to 4.51.03. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /index.php?pluginApp/to/yzOffice/getFile of the component API Endpoint Handler. The manipulation of the argument path/file leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 4.52.01 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as 5cf233f7556b442100cf67b5e92d57ceabb126c6. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-248218 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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Attack Technique
Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
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