CVE-2026-6571 kodcloud KodExplorer systemRole.class.php roleGroupAction authorization
Remote attackers can bypass authorization in KodExplorer by manipulating the group_role argument, potentially escalating privileges.
- 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-2026-6571?
CVE-2026-6571 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in kodcloud KodExplorer, published on 19 Apr 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A weakness has been identified in kodcloud KodExplorer up to 4.52. Affected by this vulnerability is the function roleGroupAction of the file /app/controller/systemRole.class.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument group_role can lead to authorization bypass. The attack may be launched 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-6571?
How do I fix CVE-2026-6571?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-6571 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2026-6571 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-6571 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p2wp-hfcj-f5jm.