Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-4589 affects kalcaddle kodbox 1.64. A file retrieval feature can be manipulated to make the server send unintended requests. This is server-side request forgery, which can expose internal services or data paths depending on deployment. Public exploit information is reported, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term remediation item for exposed kodbox deployments. It is not currently KEV-listed, but public exploit availability and SSRF impact justify prompt inventory, access restriction, and monitoring while awaiting vendor guidance.
Technical view
The issue is in PathDriverUrl within /workspace/source-code/app/controller/explorer/editor.class.php, part of the fileGet endpoint. Manipulating the path argument can trigger SSRF. VulDB rates it CVSS 6.5 with network access, low complexity, and single authentication required. CWE-918 applies. No vendor response or official fix is identified in the supplied sources.
Likely exposure
Organizations running internet-accessible or user-accessible kodbox 1.64 are most exposed, especially where authenticated users can reach the fileGet endpoint. Impact depends on server network reachability to internal services, metadata endpoints, or restricted URLs.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says an exploit is publicly available and might be used. CISA KEV status is false, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires a valid authenticated session.
Researcher notes
Evidence is primarily from VulDB and CVE metadata. The advisory reports vendor non-response and no official fix. The listed exploit reference is marked broken in the source bundle, so public exploit details should be treated cautiously without additional validation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all kalcaddle kodbox instances and confirm whether version 1.64 is deployed.
- Check vendor or project guidance for an official fix or upgrade path.
- Restrict access to kodbox to trusted users and networks where possible.
- Apply outbound network filtering from kodbox servers to internal and sensitive endpoints.
- Monitor server logs for unusual fileGet or path-based URL access patterns.
Validation and detection
- Inventory kodbox versions and prioritize systems running 1.64.
- Confirm whether the fileGet endpoint is reachable by authenticated users.
- Review application and proxy logs for unexpected outbound request patterns.
- Assess whether the kodbox host can reach internal-only services.
- Track CVE and VulDB references for updated remediation guidance.
Public sources used
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CWE-918: Information exposure and cloud metadata lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (2.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P/E:POC/RL:ND/RC:UR
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
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AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P/E:POC/RL:ND/RC:UR86.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 2.0 score
6.5MediumVector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P/E:POC/RL:ND/RC:UR
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- VDB-352425 | kalcaddle kodbox fileGet Endpoint editor.class.php PathDriverUrl server-side request forgeryCVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- VDB-352425 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA)CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- Submit #775467 | Kodbox 1.64 ServerCVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://vulnplus-note.wetolink.com/share/UTZQq38f9VyICVE reference · broken-link, exploit
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.