CVE-2025-10233 is a path traversal vulnerability identified in kalcaddle kodbox version 1.61, specifically affecting the fileGet and fileSave functions within the app/controller/explorer/editor.class.php file. Path traversal vulnerabilities occur when an attacker manipulates input parameters to access files and directories outside the intended scope, potentially exposing sensitive data or allowing unauthorized file modifications. In this case, the vulnerability arises from improper validation or sanitization of the 'path' argument, enabling remote attackers to traverse directories and access or modify arbitrary files on the server hosting kodbox. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without requiring user interaction or authentication, increasing its risk profile. Although the vendor was contacted early regarding this issue, no response or patch has been provided as of the publication date. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity level, reflecting the moderate impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, combined with ease of exploitation. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, which raises the risk of potential exploitation despite no known active exploits in the wild at this time. Kodbox is a web-based file management system often used for collaborative file sharing and management, which means that exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files, data leakage, or unauthorized file modifications, potentially disrupting business operations or exposing confidential information.

For European organizations using kodbox 1.61, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of their data. Unauthorized access to files could lead to exposure of sensitive corporate or personal data, violating data protection regulations such as the GDPR. Integrity compromise could result in unauthorized file modifications, potentially disrupting workflows or corrupting critical data. Since kodbox is often deployed in collaborative environments, the impact could extend to multiple users and departments, amplifying the damage. Additionally, exploitation could be leveraged as a foothold for further attacks within the network. The lack of vendor response and patch availability increases the urgency for organizations to implement mitigations. Given the remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit, attackers can easily target vulnerable systems exposed to the internet, increasing the risk for European entities with externally accessible kodbox installations.

European organizations should immediately audit their environments to identify any deployments of kodbox version 1.61. Since no official patch is available, organizations should implement compensating controls such as restricting external access to kodbox instances via network segmentation or firewall rules, allowing only trusted internal IP addresses to connect. Web application firewalls (WAFs) should be configured to detect and block path traversal patterns in HTTP requests targeting the affected endpoints. Input validation and sanitization can be enhanced at the application gateway or reverse proxy level to prevent malicious path parameters. Organizations should also monitor logs for suspicious access patterns indicative of path traversal attempts. If feasible, consider migrating to alternative file management solutions with active security support. Regular backups of critical data should be maintained to enable recovery in case of data integrity compromise. Finally, organizations should maintain vigilance for any future vendor updates or community patches and apply them promptly.