# CVE-2023-6852: kalcaddle KodExplorer app.php server-side request forgery

- Severity: CVSS 6.3 (Medium), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fix: a fix or patch is referenced
- Published: 2023-12-16 · Updated: 2024-08-02

## Affected

- kalcaddle KodExplorer: 4.51.03

## Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in kalcaddle KodExplorer up to 4.51.03. Affected is an unknown function of the file plugins/webodf/app.php. The manipulation leads to server-side request forgery. It is possible to launch the attack 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 name of the patch is 5cf233f7556b442100cf67b5e92d57ceabb126c6. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-248220.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on kalcaddle KodExplorer, apply the referenced fix per the references below.
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## References

- https://vuldb.com/?id.248220
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.248220
- https://note.zhaoj.in/share/P6lQNyqQn3zY
- https://github.com/kalcaddle/KodExplorer/commit/5cf233f7556b442100cf67b5e92d57ceabb126c6
- https://github.com/kalcaddle/KodExplorer/releases/tag/4.52.01

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