CVE-2023-6853 kalcaddle KodExplorer app.php index server-side request forgery

Medium 6.3 Published 16 Dec 2023 Updated 7 May 2025

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

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-2023-6853?

CVE-2023-6853 is a medium-severity server-side request forgery 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 classified as critical was found in kalcaddle KodExplorer up to 4.51.03. Affected by this vulnerability is the function index of the file plugins/officeLive/app.php. The manipulation of the argument path leads to server-side request forgery. The attack can be launched 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 identifier of the patch is 5cf233f7556b442100cf67b5e92d57ceabb126c6. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-248221 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-918

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6853?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kodcloud Kodexplorer.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6853?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6853 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-2023-6853 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-6853 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wh33-v2x8-3h4r.