CVE-2023-6849 kalcaddle kodbox app.php cover server-side request forgery

High 7.3 Published 16 Dec 2023 Updated 27 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit a server-side request forgery vulnerability in kodbox to access internal resources or bypass security controls.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-6849?

CVE-2023-6849 is a high-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in kalcaddle kodbox, published on 16 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in kalcaddle kodbox up to 1.48. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function cover of the file plugins/fileThumb/app.php. The manipulation of the argument path leads to server-side request forgery. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.48.04 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as 63a4d5708d210f119c24afd941d01a943e25334c. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-248210 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-918

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6849?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kodcloud Kodbox.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6849?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6849 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.

Is CVE-2023-6849 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-6849 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wgmx-pmm5-6g37.