CVE-2026-6569: Improper Authentication in kodcloud KodExplorer
CVE-2026-6569 is a medium severity vulnerability in kodcloud KodExplorer up to version 4. 52. It involves improper authentication in the fileGet function of the /app/controller/share. class. php component, where manipulation of the fileUrl argument can bypass authentication controls. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction. The vendor has not responded to disclosure and no patch or official remediation is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the fileGet endpoint in kodcloud KodExplorer versions 4.0 through 4.52. An attacker can manipulate the fileUrl parameter in the /app/controller/share.class.php fileGet function to bypass authentication mechanisms improperly. This allows unauthorized remote access to functionality that should be protected. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low to limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch has been published, and the vendor did not respond to early disclosure attempts.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authentication controls on the fileGet endpoint, potentially gaining unauthorized access to files or functionality within KodExplorer. The impact is rated medium based on the CVSS score of 6.9, indicating limited but significant unauthorized access risk. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no patch or workaround is available, users should consider restricting access to the affected endpoint through network controls or other compensating measures until an official fix is released.
CVE-2026-6569: Improper Authentication in kodcloud KodExplorer
Description
CVE-2026-6569 is a medium severity vulnerability in kodcloud KodExplorer up to version 4. 52. It involves improper authentication in the fileGet function of the /app/controller/share. class. php component, where manipulation of the fileUrl argument can bypass authentication controls. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction. The vendor has not responded to disclosure and no patch or official remediation is currently available.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the fileGet endpoint in kodcloud KodExplorer versions 4.0 through 4.52. An attacker can manipulate the fileUrl parameter in the /app/controller/share.class.php fileGet function to bypass authentication mechanisms improperly. This allows unauthorized remote access to functionality that should be protected. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low to limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch has been published, and the vendor did not respond to early disclosure attempts.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authentication controls on the fileGet endpoint, potentially gaining unauthorized access to files or functionality within KodExplorer. The impact is rated medium based on the CVSS score of 6.9, indicating limited but significant unauthorized access risk. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no patch or workaround is available, users should consider restricting access to the affected endpoint through network controls or other compensating measures until an official fix is released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-18T19:06:56.726Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e4aee819fe3cd2cd406c94
Added to database: 4/19/2026, 10:31:05 AM
Last enriched: 4/19/2026, 10:46:00 AM
Last updated: 4/19/2026, 12:34:22 PM
Views: 7
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