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CVE-2023-6851: kalcaddle KodExplorer ZIP Archive app.php unzipList code injection

• Severity: critical (CVSS 9.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.9% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2023-12-16 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-94

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.

Affected products

• kalcaddle KodExplorer: before 4.52.01 — fixed in 4.52.01

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: kalcaddle KodExplorer 4.52.01. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://github.com/kalcaddle/KodExplorer/commit/5cf233f7556b442100cf67b5e92d57ceabb126c6
• https://github.com/kalcaddle/KodExplorer/releases/tag/4.52.01
• https://note.zhaoj.in/share/D44UjzoFXYfi
• https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.248219
• https://vuldb.com/?id.248219
• https://github.com/kalcaddle/KodExplorer/commit/5cf233f7556b442100cf67b5e92d57ceabb126c6
• https://github.com/kalcaddle/KodExplorer/releases/tag/4.52.01
• https://note.zhaoj.in/share/D44UjzoFXYfi
• https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.248219
• https://vuldb.com/?id.248219

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