CVE-2026-18720: Improper Authorization in kalcaddle kodbox
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-18720: Improper Authorization in kalcaddle 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
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:kalcaddle:kodbox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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