Path Traversal Vulnerability in kalcaddle kodbox by kalcaddle
CVE-2025-10233

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Kalcaddle

Status
Kodbox
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 September 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-10233?

A security vulnerability has been identified in kalcaddle kodbox version 1.61, specifically within the file handling functions located in app/controller/explorer/editor.class.php. The issue arises due to inadequate input validation on the 'path' argument in the fileGet and fileSave functions, which permits adversaries to perform path traversal attacks. This vulnerability enables unauthorized access and manipulation of filesystem directories and files, allowing potential exploitation from a remote location. Despite the public disclosure of this flaw, the vendor did not respond to initial communications regarding the issue, raising concerns about the urgency of a remediation.

Affected Version(s)

kodbox 1.61

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-10233 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.323502
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.323502
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.641755
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Yu Bao (VulDB User)
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