CVE-2026-6568
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Path Traversal in KodExplorer Public Share Handler Allows Remote Access

Publication date: 2026-04-19

Last updated on: 2026-04-29

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A vulnerability was determined in kodcloud KodExplorer up to 4.52. This affects the function share.class.php::initShareOld of the file /app/controller/share.class.php of the component Public Share Handler. This manipulation of the argument path causes path traversal. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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Published
2026-04-19
Last Modified
2026-04-29
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-6568
EUVD
EUVD-2026-23694
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Vendor Product Version / Range
kodcloud kodexplorer to 4.52 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in kodcloud KodExplorer up to version 4.52, specifically in the function share.class.php::initShareOld within the file /app/controller/share.class.php, which is part of the Public Share Handler component.

The issue is caused by manipulation of the argument 'path' that leads to a path traversal vulnerability. This means an attacker can remotely manipulate the file path to access files or directories outside the intended scope.

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely and the exploit has been publicly disclosed.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows an attacker to perform path traversal remotely, potentially accessing sensitive files or directories that should be protected.

Such unauthorized access can lead to information disclosure, data leakage, or further exploitation depending on the files accessed.

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