CVE-2026-18720: Improper Authorization in kalcaddle kodbox
CVE-2026-18720 is a medium severity vulnerability in kalcaddle kodbox 1.67 Build 02 affecting the msgWarning plugin. It allows remote attackers to perform improper authorization via the /index.php?plugin/msgWarning/action endpoint. Exploit code has been published, but no vendor response or patch is currently 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 manipulate requests to bypass authorization controls. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, indicating medium severity. Exploit code is publicly available, but the vendor has not responded or provided a fix.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to bypass authorization controls in the affected plugin, potentially granting unauthorized access to functionality or data. There is no indication of privilege escalation, integrity, or availability impact beyond improper authorization. No known active exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available from the vendor, who has not responded to the disclosure. Users should monitor vendor channels for updates. In the meantime, restricting access to the affected endpoint or disabling the msgWarning plugin may reduce exposure. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-18720: Improper Authorization in kalcaddle kodbox
Description
CVE-2026-18720 is a medium severity vulnerability in kalcaddle kodbox 1.67 Build 02 affecting the msgWarning plugin. It allows remote attackers to perform improper authorization via the /index.php?plugin/msgWarning/action endpoint. Exploit code has been published, but no vendor response or patch is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
kalcaddle
kodbox
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 manipulate requests to bypass authorization controls. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, indicating medium severity. Exploit code is publicly available, but the vendor has not responded or provided a fix.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to bypass authorization controls in the affected plugin, potentially granting unauthorized access to functionality or data. There is no indication of privilege escalation, integrity, or availability impact beyond improper authorization. No known active exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available from the vendor, who has not responded to the disclosure. Users should monitor vendor channels for updates. In the meantime, restricting access to the affected endpoint or disabling the msgWarning plugin may reduce exposure. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T17:42:15.230Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a71e167bf8831d539d34e34
Added to database: 08/04/2026, 12:56:07 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 18:34:46 UTC
Last updated: 09/18/2026, 02:32:25 UTC
Views: 61
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