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CVE-2026-18720: Improper Authorization in kalcaddle kodbox

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-18720cvecve-2026-18720
Published: 08/04/2026 (08/04/2026, 01:45:10 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: kalcaddle
Product: kodbox

Description

CVE-2026-18720 is a medium severity vulnerability in kalcaddle kodbox version 1.67 Build 02 affecting the msgWarning plugin. It allows remote attackers to perform improper authorization via manipulation of the /index.php?plugin/msgWarning/action endpoint. Exploit code has been published, but no official vendor response or patch is available.

CVSS v4.0

Score 6.9medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
None
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Affected software

CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:kalcaddle:kodbox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/04/2026, 12:57:36 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in kalcaddle kodbox 1.67 Build 02 involves improper authorization in the msgWarning plugin component, specifically in the /index.php?plugin/msgWarning/action file. An attacker can remotely exploit this flaw without authentication or user interaction to bypass authorization controls. The vendor was notified but did not respond, and no patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Exploit code has been published publicly, increasing the risk of exploitation.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized actions within the affected plugin, potentially allowing attackers to bypass authorization restrictions remotely. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium), indicating a significant but not critical impact. There is no indication of privilege escalation, data confidentiality loss, or integrity compromise beyond improper authorization.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to the affected endpoint or applying compensating controls until a patch is released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-08-03T17:42:15.230Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a71e167bf8831d539d34e34

Added to database: 08/04/2026, 12:56:07 UTC

Last enriched: 08/04/2026, 12:57:36 UTC

Last updated: 08/04/2026, 13:01:07 UTC

Views: 3

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