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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 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

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

kalcaddle

kodbox

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

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/11/2026, 18:34:46 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 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.

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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

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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