How severe is CVE-2023-6849?

CVE-2023-6849 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-6849 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6849?

CVE-2023-6849 affects Kodcloud Kodbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6849?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-6849 published?

CVE-2023-6849 was published on 2023-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6849

CVE-2023-6849 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kodcloud Kodbox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Kodcloud Kodbox
Published: 2023-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in kalcaddle kodbox up to 1.48. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function cover of the file plugins/fileThumb/app.php. The manipulation of the argument path leads to server-side request forgery. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.48.04 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as 63a4d5708d210f119c24afd941d01a943e25334c. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-248210 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6849?: A vulnerability was found in kalcaddle kodbox up to 1.48. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function cover of the file plugins/fileThumb/app.php. The manipulation of the argument path leads to server-side request forgery. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.48.04 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as 63a4d5708d210f119c24afd941d01a943e25334c. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-248210 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-6849?: CVE-2023-6849 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-6849 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6849?: CVE-2023-6849 affects Kodcloud Kodbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6849?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-6849 published?: CVE-2023-6849 was published on 2023-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kodcloud:kodbox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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