CVE-2023-6850 kalcaddle KodExplorer API Endpoint unrestricted upload

Medium 6.3 Published 16 Dec 2023 Updated 7 Oct 2024

Remote attackers can upload malicious files via an unrestricted API endpoint in KodExplorer, potentially leading to code execution.

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

What is CVE-2023-6850?

CVE-2023-6850 is a medium-severity vulnerability in kalcaddle KodExplorer, published on 16 Dec 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6850?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kodcloud Kodexplorer.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6850?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6850 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-6850 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-6850 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h8rh-83cg-8r44.