CVE-2023-6851

Name: CVE-2023-6851
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-16T11:15:07.163+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-6851 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in kalcaddle KodExplorer up to 4.51.03. It has been rated as critical. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.91%

55.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kodcloud	Kodexplorer	< 4.52.01

References

https://github.com/kalcaddle/KodExplorer/commit/5cf233f7556b442100cf67b5e92d57ceabb126c6Patch
https://github.com/kalcaddle/KodExplorer/releases/tag/4.52.01Release Notes
https://note.zhaoj.in/share/D44UjzoFXYfiPermissions Required
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.248219Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.248219Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kalcaddle/KodExplorer/commit/5cf233f7556b442100cf67b5e92d57ceabb126c6Patch
https://github.com/kalcaddle/KodExplorer/releases/tag/4.52.01Release Notes
https://note.zhaoj.in/share/D44UjzoFXYfiPermissions Required
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.248219Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.248219Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6851?

How severe is CVE-2023-6851?

CVE-2023-6851 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6851?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST