CVE-2026-18721: Open Redirect in kalcaddle kodbox
An open redirect vulnerability exists in kalcaddle kodbox 1.67 Build 02 within the SSO API Login component. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the callbackUrl parameter in the /user/sso/apiLogin endpoint, allowing attackers to redirect users to arbitrary external URLs. The issue can be exploited remotely and has been publicly disclosed. The vendor has not responded to the disclosure, and no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-18721 describes an open redirect vulnerability in kalcaddle kodbox version 1.67 Build 02. The flaw is located in the SSO API Login component, specifically in the processing of the callbackUrl argument in the /user/sso/apiLogin endpoint. Manipulation of this parameter allows an attacker to redirect users to arbitrary URLs, potentially facilitating phishing or other social engineering attacks. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication. The vendor has not issued a response or patch, and no remediation level is indicated in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to redirect users to arbitrary external websites, which can be leveraged for phishing or redirecting users to malicious sites. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction beyond clicking a crafted link. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and limited impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. Users and administrators should monitor vendor communications for updates. In the interim, consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious redirect attempts involving the callbackUrl parameter. Educate users to be cautious of unexpected redirects originating from the affected application.
CVE-2026-18721: Open Redirect in kalcaddle kodbox
Description
An open redirect vulnerability exists in kalcaddle kodbox 1.67 Build 02 within the SSO API Login component. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the callbackUrl parameter in the /user/sso/apiLogin endpoint, allowing attackers to redirect users to arbitrary external URLs. The issue can be exploited remotely and has been publicly disclosed. The vendor has not responded to the disclosure, and no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
kalcaddle
kodbox
cpe:2.3:a:kalcaddle:kodbox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-18721 describes an open redirect vulnerability in kalcaddle kodbox version 1.67 Build 02. The flaw is located in the SSO API Login component, specifically in the processing of the callbackUrl argument in the /user/sso/apiLogin endpoint. Manipulation of this parameter allows an attacker to redirect users to arbitrary URLs, potentially facilitating phishing or other social engineering attacks. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication. The vendor has not issued a response or patch, and no remediation level is indicated in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to redirect users to arbitrary external websites, which can be leveraged for phishing or redirecting users to malicious sites. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction beyond clicking a crafted link. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and limited impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. Users and administrators should monitor vendor communications for updates. In the interim, consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious redirect attempts involving the callbackUrl parameter. Educate users to be cautious of unexpected redirects originating from the affected application.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T17:42:19.724Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a715d90bf32cb7a34ac2b23
Added to database: 08/04/2026, 03:33:36 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 18:25:17 UTC
Last updated: 09/18/2026, 10:01:30 UTC
Views: 57
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