CVE-2017-9069

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

In MODX Revolution before 2.5.7, a user with file upload permissions is able to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with the name .htaccess.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/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 Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/pull/13423
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://citadelo.com/en/2017/04/modx-revolution-cms/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/pull/13423
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.9%
77th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434

Affected Vendors

modx

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