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Kodbox EUVDEUVD-2026-14457

| CVE-2026-4591 LOW
OS Command Injection (CWE-78)
2026-03-23 VulDB
2.0
CVSS 4.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization OS command sanitization, avoid shell exec
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 1 tactic: Execution

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

While the CVSS v3.1 score of 4.7 appears moderate, the risk assessment reveals elevated real-world concern when examining all signals: The attack vector is network-accessible (AV:N) with low attack complexity (AC:L), but requires high privileges (PR:H), which limits the initial attack surface. However, the CVSS vector includes an exploitation proof-of-concept maturity rating (E:P), indicating public exploit availability, and the vendor's non-response (RL:X, release level unknown) means no official patch timeline exists. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog as of the current assessment, but public POC availability combined with the straightforward command injection technique means exploitation probability is moderate-to-high. This is not a low-risk CVSS quirk; rather, it is a legitimate code execution risk limited primarily by the high-privilege requirement, making it a moderate-priority issue for organizations running Kodbox with multiple administrative users.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An authenticated attacker with administrative or high-privilege credentials logs into Kodbox and crafts a malicious request to the fileThumb endpoint's checkBin function, injecting OS commands such as 'rm -rf /', 'curl [malicious-url]', or reverse shell payloads via unsanitized parameter input. The low attack complexity means standard command injection techniques (e.g., command chaining with semicolons or backticks) are likely to succeed. A public proof-of-concept exploit is available (per https://vulnplus-note.wetolink.com/share/3ml5XA0firIa), reducing the barrier to entry for less-skilled attackers or enabling worm-like propagation across multiple Kodbox instances within an organization.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 23, 2026

The fileThumb endpoint in Kodbox 1.64 contains an OS command injection vulnerability in the checkBin function that allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the web server process. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and the vendor has not provided a patch despite early notification. An attacker with high-level privileges can leverage this to achieve remote code execution on affected systems.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 23, 2026 - 15:45 CVSS 4.7

A remote command injection vulnerability exists in Kalcaddle Kodbox version 1.64 within the fileThumb endpoint's checkBin function, allowing authenticated attackers with high privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands. A public proof-of-concept exploit is available, and the vendor has not responded to early disclosure notifications, increasing real-world exploitation risk despite the moderate CVSS score of 4.7.

RemediationAI

The primary remediation is to upgrade Kodbox to a patched version greater than 1.64 once available; however, due to the vendor's lack of response, no official patch timeline exists. Immediate interim measures include: restricting network access to the fileThumb endpoint (/workspace/source-code/plugins/fileThumb/app.php) to trusted internal IP ranges via firewall or reverse proxy rules, limiting administrative user accounts to only those requiring access, and disabling the fileThumb plugin entirely if not actively used. Additionally, implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block command injection attempts targeting the checkBin function (e.g., detecting shell metacharacters like semicolons, pipes, backticks, and command substitution syntax in request parameters). Monitor access logs for suspicious patterns in the /plugins/fileThumb/ endpoint. For long-term security, consider migrating to actively maintained file management solutions or pressure the vendor (or community forks) for a security patch.

Affected VersionsENISA

kodbox 1.64

Affected Packages

euvd kodbox no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The vulnerability resides in the PHP-based Kodbox file management application (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:kalcaddle:kodbox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*), specifically in the /workspace/source-code/plugins/fileThumb/app.php file within the fileThumb component endpoint. The root cause is classified as CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command), indicating that user-supplied input to the checkBin function is not properly sanitized before being passed to OS command execution functions. This is a classic command injection flaw where metacharacters or command separators in user input are interpreted as shell commands rather than literal data.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 2.0 LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
Low
Vulnerable system: Integrity
Low
Vulnerable system: Availability
Low
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

5
Severity Changed
Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD
MEDIUM LOW
CVSS changed
Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD
5.1 (MEDIUM) 2.0 (LOW)
CVSS changed
Apr 24, 2026 - 16:37 NVD
4.7 (MEDIUM) 5.1 (MEDIUM)
PoC Detected
Mar 24, 2026 - 15:54 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Mar 23, 2026 - 15:15 nvd
MEDIUM 4.7

DescriptionCVE.org

A weakness has been identified in kalcaddle kodbox 1.64. This affects the function checkBin of the file /workspace/source-code/plugins/fileThumb/app.php of the component fileThumb Endpoint. Executing a manipulation can lead to os command injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using A weakness should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-4591, a OS command injection vulnerability rated CVSS 4.7. Exploitation could allow attackers to execute code or inject malicious input. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: deploy WAF rules, restrict network access, enable logging.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 54% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity LOW
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Defer
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
Low
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

30
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +10
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

OS command injection occurs when an application passes unsanitized user input directly into system shell commands.

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