CVE-2017-9067

7.0 HIGH
Published: May 18, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

In MODX Revolution before 2.5.7, when PHP 5.3.3 is used, an attacker is able to include and execute arbitrary files on the web server due to insufficient validation of the action parameter to setup/index.php, aka directory traversal.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://citadelo.com/en/2017/04/modx-revolution-cms/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/pull/13422
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/pull/13428
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://citadelo.com/en/2017/04/modx-revolution-cms/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/pull/13422
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/pull/13428
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.0 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.8%
53th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

php modx