HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-6851
CRITICAL

CVE-2023-6851

CWE-94Published: December 16, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in kalcaddle KodExplorer up to 4.51.03. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function unzipList of the file plugins/zipView/app.php of the component ZIP Archive Handler. The manipulation leads to code injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 4.52.01 is able to address this issue. The patch is named 5cf233f7556b442100cf67b5e92d57ceabb126c6. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-248219.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-6851 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

kodcloud1 product(s)
kodexplorer
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/kalcaddle/KodExplorer/commit/5cf233f7556b442100cf67b5e92d57ceabb126c6
PATCHhttps://github.com/kalcaddle/KodExplorer/commit/5cf233f7556b442100cf67b5e92d57ceabb126c6
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?ctiid.248219
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.248219
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?ctiid.248219
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.248219

All References (10)

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https://github.com/kalcaddle/KodExplorer/commit/5cf233f7556b442100cf67b5e92d57ceabb126c6Patch
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https://github.com/kalcaddle/KodExplorer/releases/tag/4.52.01Release Notes
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https://note.zhaoj.in/share/D44UjzoFXYfiPermissions Required
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.248219Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory
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https://vuldb.com/?id.248219Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/kalcaddle/KodExplorer/commit/5cf233f7556b442100cf67b5e92d57ceabb126c6Patch
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https://github.com/kalcaddle/KodExplorer/releases/tag/4.52.01Release Notes
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https://note.zhaoj.in/share/D44UjzoFXYfiPermissions Required
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.248219Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory
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https://vuldb.com/?id.248219Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-6851
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-94
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 16, 2023

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CVE-2024-36679
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-6851 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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