CVE-2026-6572: Improper Authorization in Collabora KodExplorer
A security vulnerability has been detected in Collabora KodExplorer up to 4.52. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /app/controller/share.class.php of the component fileUpload Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument fileUpload leads to improper authorization. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The attack's complexity is rated as high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Collabora KodExplorer affects versions up to 4.52 and is located in the fileUpload endpoint of the share.class.php controller. Improper authorization occurs when the fileUpload argument is manipulated, potentially allowing unauthorized remote access or actions. The attack complexity is high, meaning exploitation is difficult, and no privileges or user interaction are needed. Despite public disclosure, the vendor has not issued a patch or official fix, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow remote attackers to bypass authorization controls related to file uploads, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modification of files. Given the medium CVSS score (6.3) and the high attack complexity, the impact is moderate. There is no indication of privilege escalation or user interaction requirements. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor, and the vendor has not responded to the disclosure. Users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is released, consider restricting access to the affected endpoints or implementing compensating controls such as network-level restrictions or additional authorization checks if feasible. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-6572: Improper Authorization in Collabora KodExplorer
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in Collabora KodExplorer up to 4.52. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /app/controller/share.class.php of the component fileUpload Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument fileUpload leads to improper authorization. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The attack's complexity is rated as high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.3medium
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Collabora KodExplorer affects versions up to 4.52 and is located in the fileUpload endpoint of the share.class.php controller. Improper authorization occurs when the fileUpload argument is manipulated, potentially allowing unauthorized remote access or actions. The attack complexity is high, meaning exploitation is difficult, and no privileges or user interaction are needed. Despite public disclosure, the vendor has not issued a patch or official fix, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow remote attackers to bypass authorization controls related to file uploads, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modification of files. Given the medium CVSS score (6.3) and the high attack complexity, the impact is moderate. There is no indication of privilege escalation or user interaction requirements. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor, and the vendor has not responded to the disclosure. Users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is released, consider restricting access to the affected endpoints or implementing compensating controls such as network-level restrictions or additional authorization checks if feasible. 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
- 2026-04-18T19:07:07.145Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e4cb0a19fe3cd2cd4ea455
Added to database: 4/19/2026, 12:31:06 PM
Last enriched: 4/27/2026, 12:20:57 AM
Last updated: 6/3/2026, 3:13:07 PM
Views: 121
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